Freetown Lungi International Airport is an international airport located in the coastal town of Lungi, Sierra Leone. It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel to and from Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone River Separates Lungi International Airport from Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. The Airport is connected to the main city through ferry and water taxi services. The road way to the city is paved and takes about 3 hours.
Sierra Leone Airports Authority is the statutory body that manages the efficient operations of the country’s Freetown International Airport, Hastings Airstrip and all Airfields and Helipads in Sierra Leone.
| Location Details | |||
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| Country | Sierra Leone | Latitude | 8.616444 |
| Province / District | Port Loko District | Longitude | -13.19549 |
| Town or City (Closest) | Lungi | Elevation (ft and m) | 84 ft / 24 m |
| Airfield Name | Freetown Lungi International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | FNA/GFLL |
| Open From (hours) | 00:00 | Open To (hours) | 24:00 |
Runways
There is only one runway available at the airport.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,200 m x 45.72 m (10,500 ft x 150 ft) |
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Orientation |
12 / 30 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There aren’t official helicopter pads in the international airport. Nevertheless, helicopters can land in the airport on the parking area.
Airport Infrastructure Details
The National Airport Authority has launched a project to rehabilitate the runway and to construct a taxi way to improve the airport performances.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
8 |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
There is one terminal at the airport and 2 cargo buildings including a new one which was constructed this year and still not operational. At the departure terminal, there are 11 check-in counters, 4 customs boxes and 2 scanning machines. Additional services available include banks, exchange offices, restaurants and duty free shops.
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Performance for 2013 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
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Total aircraft movements |
3,003 |
250 |
8 |
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Total passengers |
227,649 |
18,970 |
623 |
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Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
3,000 |
250 |
8 |
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Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
The privatization of the handling services at the airport was a boost to improve the quality of services and to renew the handling equipment at the airport.
Airport Operating Details
| Operating Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | AN 124, Dreamliner | ||
| Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | AN 72; DHL cargo of 23 mt | ||
| Total aircraft parking area (m²) | n/a | ||
| Storage Area (mt) | n/a | Cubic Meters (m³) | n/a |
| Cargo Handling Equipment Available | Yes | If "Yes" specify below | |
| Elevators / Hi Loaders | Yes | Max Capacity (mt) | n/a |
| Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 | Yes | ||
| Loading Ramps | Yes | ||
Storage Facilities
There is only one hangar being used at the time being as storage facilities by SHP. The Sky Handling Partner has constructed an additional hangar to be used as a new cargo warehouse with cold chain facilities and the provision of vehicles parking facilities, but this is still not operational.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
In addition to below; there are approach control charges of USD $2.50 per mt /operation and a security charge of USD $39 per departing passenger and infrastructural development charges of USD $20 per departing passenger. Lists of navigation charges and other charges can be found in the following annexes:
Annex V: Sierra Leone Freetown Airport Charges
Annex VI: Liberia Roberts Airport Charges
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Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Landing USD - $ |
Night Landing USD - $ |
Parking |
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0 |
8,000 |
$35 flat rate |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
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8,001 |
25,000 |
$4.625 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
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25,001 |
50,000 |
$6.605 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
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50,001 |
150,000 |
$8.273 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
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150,001 |
200,000 |
$9.622 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
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200,001 |
And over |
$9.385 per mt |
25% surcharge between 18:01 and 19:30 50% surcharge between 19:31 and 23:30 75% surcharge between 23:31 and 07:59 |
$0.50 per hour per mt |
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Note 1: Night landing hours are between 1831 - 0759 hours Note 2: Parking charges are for each 2 hours or part thereof Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the SL Airports Authority. |
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Fuel Services Charges
The fuel services are provided by Total SL Ltd. There are four fixed points for refueling.
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Price per Unit USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
$1.2 per litre |
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Avgas |
n/a |
Cargo Terminal Charges
The cargo terminal is managed by a private company called Sky Handling Partner (SHP). It carries out freight transport, operations, ramp services and passenger services for all its airline customers in Freetown. The cargo rates here below include a 15% concession fee paid to SLAA and GST at current rates of 15% will be added to these rates. For transactions outside normal working hours as well as Sunday/bank holidays, a 50% surcharge will be applicable (18:00 – 08:00). All rates published in USD and may be paid in USD or LE equivalent.
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Import |
Rate USD - $ / kg |
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Handling Charge per kg |
1 kg to 50 kg: $8 51 kg to 100 kg: $15 101 kg and above: $0.15 per kg + $8 processing fees |
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Break Bulk Fee |
1 kg to 50 kg: $8 51 kg to 100 kg: $15 101 kg and above: $0.15 per kg + $8 processing fees |
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Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
n/a |
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Cold Storage Fee |
Not operational |
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Delivery outside normal working hours |
50% surcharge will be applicable (18:00 Hrs – 08:00Hrs) |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
$10 |
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Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours |
5 days grace period. Excluding Sundays and Public Holidays from 6th day it is $2 / kg X number of days |
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Export |
Rate USD - $ / kg |
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Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
1 kg to 50 kg: $8 51 kg to 100 kg: 5% of freight charges |
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International Air WayBill |
$15 |
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Local Air WayBill |
$15 |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
n/a |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
$10 Customs documentation; preparation of Export Proforma Entry C31 and C32 |
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Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
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Storage charges per kg per day |
$2 kg X number of days |
Air-bridge Charges
There isn’t any air-bridge available at the Lungi International Airport.
Security
The security in the airport is ensured by Westminster Aviation Security Services Ltd., an internationally focused security organisation, providing fire, safety, security and defense solutions. There are two scanning machines, a walk-through metal detector at the departure terminal. Due to the Ebola outbreak, a temperature screening has been put on place. The installation of CCTV has helped in improving the security at the airport.
Companies Available
4.5 Sierra Leone Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
