Regional airport · Gao, Mali
Gao/Korogoussou
- Elevation
- 870 ft
- Coordinates
- 16°15′N 0°00′W
- Local time
- Africa/Bamako
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Field information
GAGO runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Gao/Korogoussou (GAGO/GAQ) has one runway, 07/25, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GAGO, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Bamako
Country
Mali
ML
Municipality
Gao
Elevation
870 ft
Position
16.2485, -0.0054
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · GAGO
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GAGO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Gao/Korogoussou (GAGO / GAQ) in Gao, Mali, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GAGO is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at GAGO
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Mali
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Mali. Applicable permit lead times for Mali are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Mali are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at GAGO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GAGO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at GAGO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GAGO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to GAGO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GAGO: 16° 14′ 54″ N 0° 0′ 19″ W; elevation 870 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Gao
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Gao. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GAGO.
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Cargo Operations at GAGO
Support for freighter operations into GAGO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where GAGO sits in the network
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Operating into GAGO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Gao/Korogoussou — one desk for the whole trip.