Lungi International Airport (GFLL)
Large airport · Freetown (Lungi-Town), Northern Province, Sierra Leone
Airport data
| Name | Lungi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GFLL |
| IATA | FNA |
| Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°36'59" W 13°11'44" 8.61644, -13.19550 |
| Location | Freetown (Lungi-Town), Northern Province, Sierra Leone |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,498 ft (3200 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lungi International Airport at a glance
Lungi International Airport is a large airport in Freetown (Lungi-Town), Northern Province, Sierra Leone, known to airline systems as FNA. The field elevation of 84 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GFLL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 10,498 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GFLL 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 Lungi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport | GUCY | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Bo Airport | GFBO | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Yengema Airport | GFYE | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Kenema Airport | GFKE | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Spriggs Payne Airport | GLMR | 373 km (201 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lungi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 84 ft field elevation of Lungi International 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 Lungi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lungi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lungi International Airport is GFLL, and its IATA code is FNA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lungi International Airport above sea level?
Lungi International Airport sits at an elevation of 84 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lungi International Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.6164, -13.1955 — in Freetown (Lungi-Town), Northern Province, Sierra Leone, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport, about 116 km away.
Does GFLL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GFLL 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 Lungi International Airport?
Lungi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 10,498 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.