Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is the only international airport in Guinea-Bissau, located in the capital city Bissau. Guinea-Bissau’s only international airport gets its three-letter code from its name, Osvaldo Viera International, plus the city of Bissau, plus a filler ‘X’ in between. Previously known as Bissalanca, during the Guinea-Bissau War of Independence 1963–1974 it was used as a base by the Portuguese Air Force.
Airport Information
Airport Name: Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
Airport Keywords: Osvaldo Vieira Intl
Airport (IATA) Code: OXB
Address
City: Bissau
Region: Bissau Autonomous Sector
Country: Guinea-Bissau (GW)
Continent: Africa
Full Location: Bissau, Bissau Autonomous Sector, Guinea-Bissau
Mapping
Latitude: 11.888889
Longitude: -15.657222
Elevation: 126 (Feet)
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