OXB Airport Code, Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
OXB is the IATA code for Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, the main international gateway for Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Airlines and booking systems use OXB, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code GGOV. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 11.89° N, 15.65° W.
What is the Bissau airport code?
The airport code for Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is OXB. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code GGOV, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1102 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code GGOV begins with G, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western reaches of Africa.
Where is OXB?
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport serves Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. It is close to sea level at 129 ft (39 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at OXB
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,499 ft (3.20 km), designated 03/21.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Bissau?
The IATA airport code for Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau is OXB. Its ICAO code is GGOV.
What is the 3-letter code for Bissau?
The 3-letter IATA code for Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau is OXB.
What airport is OXB?
OXB is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, located in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
What country is OXB in?
OXB (Osvaldo Vieira International Airport) is in Guinea-Bissau.
Where is OXB airport located?
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) is in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, at coordinates 11.89426, -15.6536.
What is the ICAO code for Osvaldo Vieira International Airport?
The ICAO code for Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is GGOV. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code OXB.
What is the difference between OXB and GGOV?
OXB is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. GGOV is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Osvaldo Vieira International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
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Popular routes from OXB
Distance and typical flight time from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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