Bo Airport

GFBO / KBS

Bo, SL

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Bo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GFBO
IATA Code: KBS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 328 ft MSL

Location

City: Bo
Country: SL
Latitude: 7.944400°
Longitude: -11.761000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,003 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Bo Airport

Overview

Bo Airport serves the city of Bo in Sierra Leone, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 328 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 7.944400, -11.761000, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Southern Province of Sierra Leone, supporting regional and potentially limited commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 328 ft MSL suggests a relatively low-altitude environment with potential for variable atmospheric conditions typical of Sierra Leone's tropical climate. Pilots should anticipate potential humidity and precipitation variations, which can impact visibility and surface wind conditions, particularly during seasonal weather transitions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (04/22) with a length of 4,003 feet, constructed with a gravel (GVL) surface. The runway orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges, with a 04/22 heading that may require careful wind assessment during takeoff and landing procedures.

Approach Considerations

Given the gravel runway surface, pilots should anticipate potential loose surface conditions and adjust landing and takeoff techniques accordingly. The 4,003-foot runway length requires careful performance calculations, especially for larger aircraft, and demands precise approach and landing techniques to ensure safe operations within the available runway distance.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.