2.2 Sierra Leone Aviation
The Sierra Civil Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), established in 2008, is charged with the following functions among others:
- To licence and regulate Civil Aviation in accordance with the obligations of Sierra Leone under the applicable International agreements so as to meet the international and domestic demands for air transportation and air cargo services including oversight in the provision, operation and maintenance of aerodromes and related facilities for aviation and to advise government on the efficient development of the aviation industry;
- To promote and develop safety in aviation, including oversight in aircraft operation, air navigation facilities and services, air traffic control, meteorological services and facilities to combat hazards to air navigation;
- To licence and register aircraft and ensure safety of air navigation.
- To licence and regulate air transport;
- To coordinate search and rescue operations;
- To certify and regulate the operations of air travel agents, etc.
The Sierra Leone Airport Authority manages Lungi International airport and all the other national airfields. Currently there is no national carrier and only UNHAS flies domestically in Sierra Leone. A private chartered company called Versatile Air Services offers domestic flights for passengers and cargo.
Sierra Leone appears on the EU list of prohibited countries with regard to the certification of airlines, which means that no airline that is Sierra Leone registered can fly into the European Union.
For more information, please see the following links:
4.1 Sierra Leone Government Contact List
4.5 Sierra Leone Airport Company Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
The following requirements need to be applied, presented and approved before preposition of foreign registered aircraft:
- Applications for permit/clearance for regular international scheduled flights and non-scheduled flights operated by foreign airlines into or in transit must be made to the Director of Civil Aviation and must be submitted at least 120 hours in advance of the intended landing.
- For private flights, a flight plan is acceptable once transmitted two hours in advance of arrival.
The application to the DCA must include:
- the name of operator
- type of aircraft
- registration marks
- certificate of airworthiness
- insurance
- information of passengers
- freight requirements
2.2.1 Sierra Leone Freetown - Lungi International Airport
Freetown Lungi International Airport is an international airport located in the coastal town of Lungi, Sierra Leone. It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel to and from Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone River Separates Lungi International Airport from Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. The Airport is connected to the main city through ferry and water taxi services. The road way to the city is paved and takes about 3 hours.
Sierra Leone Airports Authority is the statutory body that manages the efficient operations of the country’s Freetown International Airport, Hastings Airstrip and all Airfields and Helipads in Sierra Leone.
| Location Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone | Latitude | 8.616444 |
| Province / District | Port Loko District | Longitude | -13.19549 |
| Town or City (Closest) | Lungi | Elevation (ft and m) | 84 ft / 24 m |
| Airfield Name | Freetown Lungi International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | FNA/GFLL |
| Open From (hours) | 00:00 | Open To (hours) | 24:00 |
Runways
There is only one runway available at the airport.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3,200 m x 45.72 m (10,500 ft x 150 ft) |
|
Orientation |
12 / 30 |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There aren’t official helicopter pads in the international airport. Nevertheless, helicopters can land in the airport on the parking area.
Airport Infrastructure Details
The National Airport Authority has launched a project to rehabilitate the runway and to construct a taxi way to improve the airport performances.
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
8 |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
There is one terminal at the airport and 2 cargo buildings including a new one which was constructed this year and still not operational. At the departure terminal, there are 11 check-in counters, 4 customs boxes and 2 scanning machines. Additional services available include banks, exchange offices, restaurants and duty free shops.
|
Performance for 2013 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total aircraft movements |
3,003 |
250 |
8 |
|
Total passengers |
227,649 |
18,970 |
623 |
|
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
3,000 |
250 |
8 |
|
Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
The privatization of the handling services at the airport was a boost to improve the quality of services and to renew the handling equipment at the airport.
Airport Operating Details
| Operating Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | AN 124, Dreamliner | ||
| Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | AN 72; DHL cargo of 23 mt | ||
| Total aircraft parking area (m²) | n/a | ||
| Storage Area (mt) | n/a | Cubic Meters (m³) | n/a |
| Cargo Handling Equipment Available | Yes | If "Yes" specify below | |
| Elevators / Hi Loaders | Yes | Max Capacity (mt) | n/a |
| Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 | Yes | ||
| Loading Ramps | Yes | ||
Storage Facilities
There is only one hangar being used at the time being as storage facilities by SHP. The Sky Handling Partner has constructed an additional hangar to be used as a new cargo warehouse with cold chain facilities and the provision of vehicles parking facilities, but this is still not operational.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
In addition to below; there are approach control charges of USD $2.50 per mt /operation and a security charge of USD $39 per departing passenger and infrastructural development charges of USD $20 per departing passenger. Lists of navigation charges and other charges can be found in the following annexes:
Annex V: Sierra Leone Freetown Airport Charges
Annex VI: Liberia Roberts Airport Charges
|
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Landing USD - $ |
Night Landing USD - $ |
Parking |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 |
8,000 |
$35 flat rate |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
|
8,001 |
25,000 |
$4.625 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
|
25,001 |
50,000 |
$6.605 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
|
50,001 |
150,000 |
$8.273 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
|
150,001 |
200,000 |
$9.622 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
|
200,001 |
And over |
$9.385 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
|
Note 1: Night landing hours are between 1831 - 0759 hours Note 2: Parking charges are for each 2 hours or part thereof Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the SL Airports Authority. |
||||
Fuel Services Charges
The fuel services are provided by Total SL Ltd. There are four fixed points for refueling.
|
Price per Unit USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
$1.2 per litre |
|
Avgas |
n/a |
Cargo Terminal Charges
The cargo terminal is managed by a private company called Sky Handling Partner (SHP). It carries out freight transport, operations, ramp services and passenger services for all its airline customers in Freetown. The cargo rates here below include a 15% concession fee paid to SLAA and GST at current rates of 15% will be added to these rates. For transactions outside normal working hours as well as Sunday/bank holidays, a 50% surcharge will be applicable (18:00 – 08:00). All rates published in USD and may be paid in USD or LE equivalent.
|
Import |
Rate USD - $ / kg |
|---|---|
|
Handling Charge per kg |
1 kg to 50 kg: $8 51 kg to 100 kg: $15 101 kg and above: $0.15 per kg + $8 processing fees |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
1 kg to 50 kg: $8 51 kg to 100 kg: $15 101 kg and above: $0.15 per kg + $8 processing fees |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
n/a |
|
Cold Storage Fee |
Not operational |
|
Delivery outside normal working hours |
50% surcharge will be applicable (18:00 Hrs – 08:00Hrs) |
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
$10 |
|
Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours |
5 days grace period. Excluding Sundays and Public Holidays from 6th day it is $2 / kg X number of days |
|
Export |
Rate USD - $ / kg |
|
Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
1 kg to 50 kg: $8 51 kg to 100 kg: 5% of freight charges |
|
International Air WayBill |
$15 |
|
Local Air WayBill |
$15 |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
n/a |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
$10 Customs documentation; preparation of Export Proforma Entry C31 and C32 |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
|
Storage charges per kg per day |
$2 kg X number of days |
Air-bridge Charges
There isn’t any air-bridge available at the Lungi International Airport.
Security
The security in the airport is ensured by Westminster Aviation Security Services Ltd., an internationally focused security organisation, providing fire, safety, security and defense solutions. There are two scanning machines, a walk-through metal detector at the departure terminal. Due to the Ebola outbreak, a temperature screening has been put on place. The installation of CCTV has helped in improving the security at the airport.
Companies Available
4.5 Sierra Leone Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
2.2.2 Sierra Leone Kenema National Airfield
Kenema is the third largest city in Sierra Leone and the largest city in the Eastern Province. The city is a major trade centre and is the capital and largest city of Kenema District. This airfield is being used only by UNHAS during the Ebola Response as a Helipad. The airfield is situated next to main paved national road leading to Mano Junction. There is a small taxi way and there are no trees obstructing.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
7.897222 |
|
Province / District |
Eastern Province |
Longitude |
-11.17361 |
|
Airfield Name |
Kenema |
Elevation (ft) |
110 ft |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
KEN & GFKE |
Surface |
Gravel |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Kenema |
Runway Condition |
Bad, holes present |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
WFP |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
1,100 m X 20 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
There is no commercial fuel available at the airfield.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties charges are applicable at the airfield.
2.2.3 Sierra Leone Bo National Airfield
Bo, also commonly referred to as Bo Town, is the second largest city in Sierra Leone and the largest city in the Southern Province. The city serves as the capital and administrative center of Bo District in the Southern Province. The airfield was used only by UNHAS as a helipad during the Ebola Response. There is a tower at one of the extremities. There are no trees obstructing. A small taxi way is available.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
7.943889 |
|
Province / District |
Southern Province / Bo District |
Longitude |
-11.76167 |
|
Airfield Name |
Bo |
Elevation (ft) |
328 ft |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
KBS / GFBO |
Surface |
Gravel |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Bo |
Runway Condition |
Potholes |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
1,300 m X 20 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel services available at the airfield.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties applicable at the airfield.
2.2.4 Sierra Leone Kumala National Airfield
The Kumala Airfield was used as helipad by UNHAS during the Ebola Response.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
9.066667 |
|
Province / District |
Northern Province / Koinadugu District |
Longitude |
-11.4 |
|
Airfield Name |
Kumala |
Elevation (m) |
355 m |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
n/a |
Surface |
Gravel and grass |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Kumala |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
70 m X 70 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel services available at site.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties nor landing fees applicable at the site.
2.2.5 Sierra Leone Kabala National Airfield
Kabala is the capital and largest town of Koinadugu District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. Kabala airfield was used as helipad by UNHAS during the Ebola Response. House and trees are within a radius of 200 m.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
9.583333 |
|
Province / District |
Northern Province / Koinadugu District |
Longitude |
-11.55 |
|
Airfield Name |
Kabala |
Elevation (ft) |
1,450 ft |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
KBA / GFKB |
Surface |
Gravel and grass |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Kabala |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
100 m X 60 m |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel services at the site.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties nor landing fees applicable.
2.2.6 Sierra Leone Kailahun National Airfield
This is a temporary helipad used by UNHAS during the Ebola Response. The location is situated in Kailahun mini stadium.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
8.266667 |
|
Province / District |
Eastern Province / Kailahun district |
Longitude |
-10.55 |
|
Airfield Name |
Kailahun |
Elevation (m) |
300 m |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
n/a |
Surface |
Grass |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Kailahun |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
WFP |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
100 m X 50 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel services available at site.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties or landing fees applicable.
2.2.7 Sierra Leone Kambia National Airfield
A temporary helipad used by UNHAS during the Ebola Response. The location is situated inside the Kambia Military Base.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
9.1 |
|
Province / District |
Northern Province / Kambia District |
Longitude |
-12.91667 |
|
Airfield Name |
Kambia |
Elevation (m) |
50 m |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
n/a |
Surface |
Gravel and grass |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Kambia |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
WFP |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
150 m X 150 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel services available at the site.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties or landing fees applicable.
2.2.8 Sierra Leone Koidu National Airfield
Koidu Airfield is a temporary helipad used by UNHAS during the Ebola Response.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
8.65 |
|
Province / District |
Eastern Province / Kono District |
Longitude |
-10.95 |
|
Airfield Name |
Koidu |
Elevation (ft) |
1,246 ft |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
n/a |
Surface |
Gravel and grass |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Koidu |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
80 m X 50 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel services available at site.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties at site.
2.2.9 Sierra Leone Makeni National Airfield
Makeni Airfield is temporary helipad used by UNHAS during the Ebola Response. The location is a football field in the Makeni military base.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
8.866667 |
|
Province / District |
Northern Province / Bombali District |
Longitude |
-12.01667 |
|
Airfield Name |
Makeni |
Elevation (ft) |
400 ft |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
n/a |
Surface |
Gravel and grass |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Makeni |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
WFP |
Ground Handling (Yes /
No)
|
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
300 ft X 150 ft |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel services available at site.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties at site.
2.2.10 Sierra Leone Yengema National Airfield
Trees may pose obstructions in the approach and take off. The runway has potholes.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
8.6 |
|
Province / District |
Eastern Province / Kono District |
Longitude |
-11.03333 |
|
Airfield Name |
Yengema |
Elevation (m) |
70 m |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
WYE / GFYE |
Surface |
Concrete/Asphalt |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Yengema |
Runway Condition |
Potholes |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
1,300 ft x 50 ft |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel services available at site.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties at site.
2.2.11 Sierra Leone Port Loko National Airfield
Port Loko Airfield is a temporary helipad used only by UNHAS during the Ebola Response. The helipad is located in the premises of the Main Logistics Base of Port Loko.
|
Airfield Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
8.766667 |
|
Province / District |
Northern Province / Port Loko district |
Longitude |
-12.76667 |
|
Airfield Name |
Port Loko |
Elevation (ft) |
160 ft |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
n/a |
Surface |
Gravel and Grass |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Port Loko |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
WFP |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
100 m x 100 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Services Charges
No commercial Fuel services available at the airfield.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties at site.
2.2.12 Sierra Leone Hastings National Airfield
Hastings is a town in the Rural District in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. The town has a population of 15,054 and lies approximately 15 miles east of Freetown. The Hasting Airfield is an abandoned airfield with a paved runway and a helipad which was used by the different UN missions in Sierra Leone.
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Airfield Details |
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Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
8.394444 |
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Province / District |
Western Area / Rural District |
Longitude |
-13.12833 |
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Airfield Name |
Hastings |
Elevation (ft) |
110 ft |
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IATA & ICAO codes |
HGS & GFHA |
Surface |
Tarmac |
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Town or City (closest) |
Freetown |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
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NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
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Runway Dimension |
960 m x 20 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
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Runway Heading |
08/26 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
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Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
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Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
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Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel services at site.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties nor landing fees applicable.
2.2.13 Sierra Leone Cockerill National Airfield
The Cockerill Airfield is located in a military base in Freetown. The helipad used by UNHAS during the Ebola Response.
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Airfield Details |
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Country |
Sierra Leone |
Latitude |
8.4739906 |
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Province / District |
Western Area Urban District |
Longitude |
-13.2776427 |
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Airfield Name |
Cockerill |
Elevation (m) |
355 m |
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IATA & ICAO codes |
n/a |
Surface |
Concrete/Asphalt |
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Town or City (closest) |
Freetown |
Runway Condition |
Good |
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NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
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Runway Dimension |
35 m (circular shape) |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
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Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
n/a |
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Runway Heading |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
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Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Fuel Services Charges
No commercial fuel services at the site
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties nor landing fees applicable.