| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 05, 2024 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001537054 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 05, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GOGO INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35975 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-1650905 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 105 Edgeview Dr. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 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 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | GOGO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Preferred Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Trading Symbol | GOGO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
