2.2.2 Sierra Leone Kenema National Airfield

2.2.2 Sierra Leone Kenema National Airfield

Kenema is the third largest city in Sierra Leone and the largest city in the Eastern Province. The city is a major trade centre and is the capital and largest city of Kenema District. This airfield is being used only by UNHAS during the Ebola Response as a Helipad. The airfield is situated next to main paved national road leading to Mano Junction. There is a small taxi way and there are no trees obstructing. 

Airfield Details

Country

Sierra Leone

Latitude

7.897222

Province / District

Eastern Province

Longitude

-11.17361

Airfield Name

Kenema

Elevation (ft)

110 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

KEN & GFKE

Surface

Gravel

Town or City (closest)

Kenema

Runway Condition

Bad, holes present

NGO / UN (on ground)

WFP

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

No

Runway Dimension

1,100 m X 20 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

No

Refueling Capacity

No

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

No

Runway Heading

No

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

No

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

No

Windsock (Yes / No)

No

Weather Information (Yes / No)

No

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

No

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

No

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

No

Fuel Services Charges

There is no commercial fuel available at the airfield.

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

No royalties charges are applicable at the airfield.