
General aviation · Bird Island, Seychelles
Bird Island
- Elevation
- 6 ft
- Coordinates
- 3°43′S 55°12′E
- Local time
- Indian/Mahe
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Field information
FSSB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Indian/Mahe
Country
Seychelles
SC
Municipality
Bird Island
Elevation
6 ft
Position
-3.7237, 55.2061
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FSSB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bird Island (FSSB / BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FSSB is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FSSB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Seychelles
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Seychelles. Applicable permit lead times for Seychelles are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Seychelles are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at FSSB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FSSB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FSSB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FSSB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FSSB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FSSB: 3° 43′ 25″ S 55° 12′ 22″ E; elevation 6 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Bird Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bird Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FSSB.
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Cargo Operations at FSSB
Support for freighter operations into FSSB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FSSB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- FSSDDenis IslandDenis Island, Seychelles28 NM100°→
- FSPPPraslin (Iles des Palmes)Praslin, Seychelles46 NM141°→
- FSIAMahe Island/Seychelles InternationalMahe Island, Seychelles60 NM162°→
- FSSFFregate IslandFregate Is, Seychelles68 NM139°→
- FSDRDesrochesDesroches, Seychelles150 NM218°→
- FSSCCoëtivyCoëtivy, Seychelles215 NM163°→
Operating into FSSB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bird Island — one desk for the whole trip.