Lungi (GFLL/FNA) — Freetown, Sierra Leone
Lungi (GFLL/FNA) serves Freetown, Sierra Leone. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 84 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GFLL
- Name: Lungi
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 8.61644
- Longitude: -13.1955
- Elevation: 84 ft
- Country: Sierra Leone
- Municipality: Freetown
- IATA Code: FNA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: GLRB
- Timezone: Africa/Freetown
- Distance from City: 17.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 10498 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Edge lights with intensity control; REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (LGI 115.50), NDB (SL 270), NDB (LGI 339)
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Rwy 12 elev 78 ft, Rwy 30 elev 82 ft. Mag var 5.8W. True hdg 107/287.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 119.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.300 MHz
Operation Hours
Lungi operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +232 75783517
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://freetown-airport.aero
- Remarks: WhatsApp available on main number. Address: Kasongha-Sucturr Road, Gbaneh Lol Lungi, Port Loko District.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: SLCAA — 3rd Floor NDB Building, 21/23 Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown; website: slcaa.gov.sl
- Remarks: Landing permits may be required depending on flight type. Contact SLCAA or handler for permit processing.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 24/7 operations. International port of entry. Yellow fever certificate mandatory. $25 security fee for all passengers (payable online at securipass.sl).
Fees
- Landing Fee: Tiered by MTOW: up to 8t $28/ton; 8.01-25t free; 25.01-50t $4.60/ton; 50.01-150t $6.60/ton; 150.01-200t $8.30/ton; 200t+ $9.60/ton
- Parking Fee: 3.05 USD per ton per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Revised charges effective 1 Mar 2024. Shelter fee $4.36/ton/day. Air nav charge $20/flight. Airport safety fee $20/flight. All fees payable in USD to FIA Ltd.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Supplied by Total SL Ltd. Conforms to DEF STAN 91-91 / ASTM D1655. Four fixed refueling points. Pre-arrange recommended. Fuel surcharge $6.35 per 0.1 liter (airport fee). Contact Just Aviation: [email protected]
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Visa required for most nationalities. Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory. Immigration processing 20-45 min. $25 Securipass security fee for all inbound/outbound passengers.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 00:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. 24/7 operations. Tropical coastal climate with heavy rains Jun-Sep. Airport across Sierra Leone River estuary from Freetown.
Alternates
GUCY
- ICAO: GUCY
- Name: Gbessia
- Distance (NM): 62.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eVisa required for most nationalities — apply online at least 72h before departure. Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory. On arrival, present eVisa Registration Receipt at biometric enrollment checkpoint
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at GFLL?
- The tower frequency at Lungi is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GFLL?
- Lungi offers JET A-1.
- Is customs available at GFLL?
- Yes, customs at Lungi is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is GFLL located?
- Lungi (GFLL) is located in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
- What is the IATA code for GFLL?
- The IATA code for Lungi is FNA.
- How long is the runway at GFLL?
- The main runway at Lungi (12/30) measures 10498 X 150.
- Is GFLL a port of entry?
- Yes, Lungi is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.