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Gbessia (GUCY/CKY) — Conakry, Guinea
Gbessia (GUCY/CKY) serves Conakry, Guinea. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 72 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GUCY
- Name: Gbessia
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 9.57689
- Longitude: -13.612
- Elevation: 72 ft
- Country: Guinea
- Municipality: Conakry
- IATA Code: CKY
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: GUCY
- Timezone: Africa/Conakry
- Distance from City: 13.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 10835 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 73/F/B/W/T
- Lighting: RWY 06: Centerline, Edge, Threshold. RWY 24: Centerline, Edge, Threshold, SSALR. Medium intensity edge lighting. REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME (CKY 110.30 MHz) RWY 06, VOR-DME (GIA 114.90 MHz), NDB (CY 395 kHz), NDB (KR 365 kHz)
- Approach Types: ILS/DME 06, VOR/DME 06, VOR 06, Visual 24
- Remarks: Threshold elevations: RWY 06 = 69ft, RWY 24 = 52ft. Accepts up to B747
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 129.100 MHz
- Operations: 119.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.700 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Gbessia operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and control tower operate H24. Fire category 8
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +224 629 005 259
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://aeroportdeconakry.com
- Remarks: Operator: SOGEAG (Société de Gestion des Aéroports de Guinée). Airport Authority: +224 656 999 016 / +224 622 907 257. Police: +224 657 765 370. Fire: +224 656 999 018. Customs: +224 664 280 017 / +224 622 593 779. Email: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: AGAC (Autorité Guinéenne de l'Aviation Civile) — landing permit required, apply via SITA telex to Conakry, 48h lead time. AGAC contact: [email protected], +224 656 88 81 09 / +224 656 88 81 13 / +224 624 40 12 72. Website: agac.gov.gn
- Remarks: Landing permit required with 48h lead time via AGAC (Autorité Guinéenne de l'Aviation Civile). Contact: [email protected], +224 656 888 109 / +224 656 888 113 / +224 624 401 272. Website: agac.gov.gn
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs available H24. Airport is an Airport of Entry (AOE). Customs phone: +224 664 280 017 / +224 622 593 779
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx GNF 50000/ton
- Parking Fee: GNF 25000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: GNF
- Remarks: Ground handling: SOGEAG, Quick Flight Support Ltd, Astra Aviation Services Guinée, Miracle Flight Support, Probiz Guinée SARL
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available via SOMCAG (sole fuel provider). Fuel access on parking apron — aircraft taxi directly to refueling point, 5 fuel connections available. Supply availability subject to change — confirm with SOMCAG or handling agent before arrival
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- 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
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. No noise restrictions. Coastal airport; tropical weather conditions
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Active NOTAMs
A0057/26
caution
Taxiway restriction
TWY WIP ON B1, B2, M2, M3
THE FOLLOWINGS ARE RECOMMENDED:
1). FOLLOW ME VEHICLE AVBL 24 HR A DAY FOR GUIDING ACFT AT THE
REQUEST OF FLIGHT CREWS OR ON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE TWR.
2). INCREASED CTN IS REQUIRED DRG TAXIING OPERATIONS AND STRICT
COMPLIANCE WITH ATC INSTRUCTIONS.
2026-07-07 18:00:00
2026-10-04 23:59:00
A0055/26
info
THE SATELITE-BASED AUTOMATIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF AERONAUTICAL
METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION (SADIS) UNAVAILABLE DUE TO MAINT.
2026-07-01 17:30:00
2026-07-31 23:59:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at GUCY?
- The tower frequency at Gbessia is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GUCY?
- Gbessia offers JET A-1.
- Is customs available at GUCY?
- Yes, customs at Gbessia is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is GUCY located?
- Gbessia (GUCY) is located in Conakry, Guinea.
- What is the IATA code for GUCY?
- The IATA code for Gbessia is CKY.
- How long is the runway at GUCY?
- The main runway at Gbessia (06/24) measures 10835 X 148.
- Does GUCY have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Gbessia has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.
- Is GUCY a port of entry?
- Yes, Gbessia is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.