Bo Airport | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Sierra Leonean Airports Authority | ||||||||||
| Serves | Bo | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 328 ft / 100 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 07°56′38″N11°45′42″W / 7.94389°N 11.76167°W | ||||||||||
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  KBS Location within Sierra Leone | |||||||||||
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Bo Airport( IATA : KBS, ICAO : GFBO) is a regional airport located in Bo, the second largest city of Sierra Leone. It is mainly used for regional and diplomatic aircraft to Bo District. The airport is operated by the Sierra Leonean Airports Authority.
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