International hub · Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Bissau-Bissalanca/Oswaldo Vieira International
- Elevation
- 129 ft
- Coordinates
- 11°54′N 15°39′W
- Local time
- Africa/Bissau
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Field information
GGOV runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Bissau-Bissalanca/Oswaldo Vieira International (GGOV/OXB) has one runway, 03/21, 10,499 ft (3,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0700-1900 and O/R. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GGOV, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Africa/Bissau
Country
Guinea-Bissau
GW
Municipality
Bissau
Elevation
129 ft
Position
11.8943, -15.6536
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
0700-1900 and O/R
Runways · GGOV
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GGOV.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bissau-Bissalanca/Oswaldo Vieira International (GGOV / OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GGOV is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at GGOV
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Guinea-Bissau
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Guinea-Bissau. Applicable permit lead times for Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at GGOV
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GGOV covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at GGOV
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GGOV is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to GGOV
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GGOV: 11° 53′ 39″ N 15° 39′ 13″ W; elevation 129 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Bissau
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bissau. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GGOV.
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Cargo Operations at GGOV
Support for freighter operations into GGOV covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where GGOV sits in the network
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Operating into GGOV?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bissau-Bissalanca/Oswaldo Vieira International — one desk for the whole trip.