General aviation · Freetown, Sierra Leone
Freetown/Hastings
- Elevation
- 60 ft
- Coordinates
- 8°24′N 13°08′W
- Local time
- Africa/Freetown
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Field information
GFHA 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
Africa/Freetown
Country
Sierra Leone
SL
Municipality
Freetown
Elevation
60 ft
Position
8.3943, -13.1289
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GFHA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Freetown/Hastings (GFHA / HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GFHA 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 GFHA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Sierra Leone
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Sierra Leone. Applicable permit lead times for Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at GFHA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GFHA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at GFHA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GFHA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to GFHA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GFHA: 8° 23′ 40″ N 13° 7′ 44″ W; elevation 60 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Freetown
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Freetown. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GFHA.
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Cargo Operations at GFHA
Support for freighter operations into GFHA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where GFHA sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into GFHA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Freetown/Hastings — one desk for the whole trip.