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GAGO

Gao Airport ·

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
870 ft / 265 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 8,202 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gao Airport (GAGO), located in the region of, Mali. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 870 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gao Airport
ICAO / IATA
GAGO / GAQ
Municipality
Country
Region
ML-7 — Gao Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
870 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 62° / 242°
RWY 07 (62°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (242°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G RDO
889.40 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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DRRN
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387 km / 209 nm
DFFDILS
Ouagadougou Airport
463 km / 250 nm
GAMB
Mopti Ambodédjo International Airport
478 km / 258 nm
DRRT
Tahoua Airport
585 km / 316 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026