Bo Airport (GFBO)
Medium airport · Bo, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
Airport data
| Name | Bo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GFBO |
| IATA | KBS |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°56'40" W 11°45'40" 7.94440, -11.76100 |
| Location | Bo, Southern Province, Sierra Leone |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,003 ft (1220 m) | 66 ft | Dirt | No |
Bo Airport at a glance
Bo Airport is a medium airport in Bo, Southern Province, Sierra Leone, known to airline systems as KBS. The field elevation of 328 ft (100 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GFBO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 4,003 ft (1220 m) of dirt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GFBO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenema Airport | GFKE | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Yengema Airport | GFYE | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Lungi International Airport | GFLL | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Spriggs Payne Airport | GLMR | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Roberts International Airport | GLRB | 245 km (132 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 328 ft field elevation of Bo Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 4 airports and airfields we list for Sierra Leone — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bo Airport is GFBO, and its IATA code is KBS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bo Airport above sea level?
Bo Airport sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bo Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.9444, -11.7610 — in Bo, Southern Province, Sierra Leone, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kenema Airport, about 65 km away.
Does GFBO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GFBO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bo Airport?
Bo Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,003 ft (1220 m) with a Dirt surface.