Osvaldo Vieira International Airport GGOV

Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is the only international airport in the West African country of Guinea-Bissau and is located in the capital city Bissau. Here's what you need to know. City:BissauCountry: Guinea-BissauICAO:GGOVIATA: OXBElevation:129FT Latitude/longitude:N11°53.33' / W15°39.34'Time zone:UTC +00:00 Mar Var:8° WestAirport slots:No AOE:YesPPR:No Airport type:InternationalNavaid:YesRunways:1 Tower frequency:124.3 Traffic pattern altitude:3,000 FTLanguages spoken at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport: PortugueseAirport operating hours: 0700z-1900z. 72 hours prior notice is required for flights outside these operating hours.Lead time for landing approvals: 48 hours

On the Ground

PCN: 35/F/B/X/URunway length: 10,499 x 148 feet / 3,200 x 45 metersTypes of aircraft handled: AH-124, MD-11Fire category: CAT 7FBO: NoATC/ general operating hours: 0700z-1900zFuel type: Jet A1Ramp facilities: Yes Maintainance and hangars: Not availablePassenger facilities: YesParking facilities: Parking is allocated by the towerAirport security: CCTV, AVSEC, policeCustoms and Immigration:

• Customs and Immigration are available
• Customs operating hours are from 0700z-1900z
• Documents required include passport, GENDEC, crew badge, and visas

Alternatives to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport: GOOY, GUCY, GFLL, GABS

Tourist Information

Safety: High poverty means visitors should take sensible precautions like avoiding solo travel where possible, avoid travelling at night, and carrying valuables in public.Weather:Bissau is steadily warm throughout the year with averages of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) every month.Attractions:

• Bissau Velho (Portuguese colonial centre)
• Porto Pidjiguiti (fishing port)
• Mercado de Bandim (Bissau's main market)
• Fortaleza d'Amura (old Portuguese fort)
• National Ethnographic Museum (traditional items)

For assistance with your operation to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, or another location in West Africa, contact UAS' Lagos office at los@uas.aero