Sambailo Airport (SBI): Codes, Runways & Location
Sambailo Airport (IATA: SBI · ICAO: GUSB) is a small airport serving Koundara, Guinea. It lies at 12.5753° N, 13.3633° W, 295 ft (90 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sambailo Airport
Sambailo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Koundara in Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code SBI and the ICAO code GUSB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sambailo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: dirt. The field elevation is 295 ft (90 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Simenti Airport (SMY) about 53 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Sambailo Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sambailo Airport
Where is Sambailo Airport located?
Sambailo Airport is located in Koundara, Guinea. Its coordinates are 12.5753° N, 13.3633° W.
What is the airport code for Sambailo Airport?
Sambailo Airport has an IATA code of SBI and an ICAO code of GUSB.
How long is the runway at Sambailo Airport?
Sambailo Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sambailo Airport have?
Sambailo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with dirt surfacing.
Is Sambailo Airport a major airport?
Sambailo Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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