Regional gateway serving northeastern Senegal's Matam region.
Location
Ouro Sogui, Senegal
Ouro Sogui Airport is a small domestic airport located in Ouro Sogui, the capital of the Matam region in northeastern Senegal. It serves as an important air link for a remote area where road travel can be lengthy and difficult, connecting the region to Dakar and other Senegalese cities.
The airport operates with limited infrastructure typical of regional Senegalese airports, handling light aircraft and small turboprop services. It plays a role in the broader Senegalese domestic aviation network managed under the national aviation authority.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Ouro Sogui town center is primarily by taxi and informal minibus services.
Airlines here
Domestic carriers operating within Senegal's regional network have served routes through Ouro Sogui Airport, though scheduled service has been intermittent.
Notable facts
- ›IATA code MAX and ICAO code GOSM identify the airport in aviation systems.
- ›Located in the Matam region, one of the more remote areas of northeastern Senegal.
- ›The airport supports connectivity for a region with limited overland transport infrastructure.
- ›Runway and facilities are suited for small turboprop and light aircraft operations.
- ›Air service helps reduce travel times compared to lengthy road journeys to Dakar.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.