Bo Airport — Bo, Sierra Leone
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Distance & flight time from KBS
Bo Airport
Bo Airport (KBS) serves the city of Bo, the second-largest city in Sierra Leone, located in the country's Southern Province. KBS is a small regional airfield historically used for domestic flights connecting Bo to Freetown, though scheduled commercial service has been limited and inconsistent over the years, reflecting broader challenges in Sierra Leone's domestic aviation infrastructure. Bo itself is an important commercial and educational center, home to Njala University's affiliated campuses and historically tied to the diamond and agricultural trade in the surrounding region. The airport's basic infrastructure, including an unpaved or lightly developed runway, limits it mostly to smaller aircraft and general aviation rather than larger commercial jets. KBS remains a potentially important link for regional development given Sierra Leone's limited road infrastructure outside the capital.
Runways at Bo Airport (KBS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4003 ft (1220 m) | 66 ft (20 m) | Dirt |
Radio frequencies for Bo Airport (KBS)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Bo Airport (KBS)
- Kenema Airport (KEN) — 64.9 km (40.3 mi)
- Yengema Airport (WYE) — 108.1 km (67.2 mi)
- Lungi International Airport (FNA) — 174.6 km (108.5 mi)
- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) — 214.7 km (133.4 mi)
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) — 244.9 km (152.2 mi)
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) — 272.6 km (169.4 mi)
- Greenville/Sinoe Airport (SNI) — 440.0 km (273.4 mi)
- Man Airport (MJC) — 466.0 km (289.6 mi)
KBS is Bo Airport serving Bo, Sierra Leone's second-largest city. Searchers often want to know if scheduled domestic flights from Freetown currently operate, since service at KBS has historically been limited and irregular.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bo Airport?
The IATA code for Bo Airport is KBS.
What is the ICAO code for Bo Airport?
The ICAO code for Bo Airport is GFBO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.