Osvaldo Vieira International Airport

GGOV / OXB

Bissau, GW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GGOV 042200Z 00000KT 8000 NSC 26/11 Q1012 NOSIG
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (129 ft)
Pressure Alt
167 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,518 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GGOV 041700Z 0418/0518 34006KT 8000 NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 340° 6 kt
Visibility: 8 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GOV
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 19°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
19° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GGOV

3,423 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
17.6%
MVFR
79.2%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
0.3%

Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 17.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 3.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 39°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 8.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.3%
NE
32.2%
E
7.1%
SE
2.7%
S
8.2%
SW
9.9%
W
7.8%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 17°C to 39°C
17°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,423 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Osvaldo Vieira International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GGOV
IATA Code: OXB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 129 ft MSL

Location

City: Bissau
Country: GW
Latitude: 11.894800°
Longitude: -15.653700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Osvaldo Vieira International Airport

Overview

Osvaldo Vieira International Airport serves Bissau, the capital city of Guinea-Bissau, as its primary international airport. Located at an elevation of 129 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for this West African nation. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with a substantial 10,499-foot runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly marginal visual flight rules (MVFR) conditions, with 77.9% of METAR reports showing MVFR and only 20.7% pure VFR conditions. Prevailing winds from the northeast (45°) average 5.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 17°C to 36°C with an average of 26.7°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (03/21) is an asphalt surface positioned to align well with prevailing wind patterns. Wind data suggests near-ideal runway alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of just 2 knots. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations. Pilots should anticipate northeast winds and prepare for primarily MVFR conditions. The long runway and consistent wind patterns provide reliable approach and departure opportunities throughout the year.

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
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

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.