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Osvaldo Viera (GGOV/OXB) — Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 07:00–19:00 UTC
- Customs
- 07:00–19:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 124.300
- Runways
- 03/21
- Elevation
- 129 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
1/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GGOV
- Name: Osvaldo Viera
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 11.8948
- Longitude: -15.6537
- Elevation: 129 ft
- Country: Guinea-Bissau
- Municipality: Bissau
- IATA Code: OXB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: GOOO
- Timezone: Africa/Bissau
- Distance from City: 9.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: 35/F/B/X/U; PCR 600/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 123.900 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 123.900 MHz
- ATIS: 118.350 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
07:00
–
19:00
Tuesday
07:00
–
19:00
Wednesday
07:00
–
19:00
Thursday
07:00
–
19:00
Friday
07:00
–
19:00
Saturday
07:00
–
19:00
Sunday
07:00
–
19:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 0700-1900 UTC (local = UTC). Extendable to H24 with 72h prior notice. ATC tower: 0700-1900Z and on request
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +245 320 5978
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +245 325 6248
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aacgb.gw/
- Remarks: ASECNA representation: +245 320 5978, +245 325 6248. AACGB (Civil Aviation Authority): +245 325 6275. TWR phone: +245 969 105486. AFTN: GGOVYKXX. NAS provides ground handling (ramp, pax, engineering). Menzies Aviation also operates lounges and ground services. Contact: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: AACGB — Phone: +245 325 6275, Fax: +245 320 1265, Address: Boîte Postale 77, Bissau 1037 CEDEX. Facebook: facebook.com/aacgb
- Remarks: No slots or PPR required. Landing permit required (national level) — 48h lead time recommended
Customs
- Open: 07:00
- Close: 19:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs available 07:00-19:00 UTC (local = UTC). International port of entry. Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all arrivals age 1+. Visa on arrival available. Required docs: passport, GENDEC, crew badge, visas
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 211.69 fixed for aircraft ≤14t MTOW (international); EUR 88.14 (national); EUR 84.99 (regional/ASECNA members). Above 14t: based on MTOW, distance, and aircraft type. ASECNA tariff, collected once per flight number
- Parking Fee: 40 XOF per tonne/hour, 1-hour minimum grace period. Maintenance area rate separate (unspecified). EUR 1 = 655.957 XOF
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: XOF
- Remarks: NAS (National Aviation Services) primary ground handler since 2020 (10-year contract). Handles TAP Portugal, Royal Air Maroc, Air Senegal, ASKY and others. Menzies Aviation also provides ground services and lounges. Overflight permits issued free of charge. Parking allocated by tower
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 2.06
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Sole supplier: Galp Energia. Fuel price is very expensive compared to other airports in the region. Not recommended for technical stops due to high fuel cost. Advance payment via bank transfer typically required. National storage capacity exceeds 2 million litres
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Yellow fever vaccination required. Visa on arrival available for most nationalities. Passport, GENDEC, crew badge, and visas required
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No noise curfew. NORDO and VFR operations prohibited. Operations outside 0700-1900Z require 72h prior notice to airport authorities
Alternates
GOGG
- ICAO: GOGG
- Name: Ziguinchor
- Distance (NM): 54.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Regional airport with some international capability. Casamance region. Check security situation.
GOGS
- ICAO: GOGS
- Name: Cap Skirring
- Distance (NM): 70.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Not a designated port of entry. Immigration clearance available for scheduled international/charter flights. Landing and diplomatic clearance may be required.
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Active NOTAMs
A0951/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI RWY03/21 U/S
2026-09-12 00:00 UTC
2026-12-12 23:59 UTC
A0953/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI RWY 03/21 U/S
2026-09-11 14:42 UTC
2026-12-12 23:59 UTC
A0952/26
info
REMOTE CONTROL AND TELESIGNAL BISSAU VOR/DME FREQ 114.3 MHZ CH90X
U/S
2026-09-11 14:47 UTC
2026-12-14 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of GGOV?
- Osvaldo Viera operates from 07:00 to 19:00.
- What is the tower frequency at GGOV?
- The tower frequency at Osvaldo Viera is 124.300 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GGOV?
- Osvaldo Viera offers JET A-1.
- Is customs available at GGOV?
- Yes, customs at Osvaldo Viera is available from 07:00 to 19:00.
- Where is GGOV located?
- Osvaldo Viera (GGOV) is located in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
- What is the IATA code for GGOV?
- The IATA code for Osvaldo Viera is OXB.
- Is GGOV a port of entry?
- Yes, Osvaldo Viera is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.