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. 

Languages spoken at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport: Portuguese

Airport 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/U

Runway length: 10,499 x 148 feet / 3,200 x 45 meters

Types of aircraft handled: AH-124, MD-11

Fire category: CAT 7

FBO: No

ATC/ general operating hours: 0700z-1900z

Fuel type: Jet A1

Ramp facilities: Yes 

Maintainance and hangars: Not available

Passenger facilities: Yes

Parking facilities: Parking is allocated by the tower

Airport security: CCTV, AVSEC, police

Customs 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