General aviation · Koundara, Guinea
Sambailo
- Elevation
- 295 ft
- Coordinates
- 12°35′N 13°22′W
- Local time
- Africa/Conakry
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Field information
GUSB 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/Conakry
Country
Guinea
GN
Municipality
Koundara
Elevation
295 ft
Position
12.5753, -13.3633
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GUSB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sambailo (GUSB / SBI) in Koundara, Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GUSB 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 GUSB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Guinea
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Guinea. Applicable permit lead times for Guinea 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 are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at GUSB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GUSB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at GUSB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GUSB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to GUSB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GUSB: 12° 34′ 31″ N 13° 21′ 48″ W; elevation 295 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Koundara
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Koundara. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GUSB.
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Cargo Operations at GUSB
Support for freighter operations into GUSB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where GUSB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into GUSB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sambailo — one desk for the whole trip.