| Document And Entity Information | Aug. 05, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 05, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GOGO INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001537054 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-35975 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-1650905 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 105 Edgeview Dr., Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Broomfield |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80021 |
| City Area Code | 303 |
| Local Phone Number | 301-3271 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | GOGO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Trading Symbol | GOGO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
