Tata Airport (LEK)

Tata Airport (LEK), also commonly known as Labé Airport, is a domestic aviation facility serving the city of Labé in Guinea. Situated approximately 1 kilometer northwest of the city center at an elevation of 1,035 meters (3,396 feet), the airport acts as a regional link for the Fouta Djallon highlands. The facility features a single terminal building that is basic in design, primarily focusing on essential administrative and passenger processing functions for regional traffic. The terminal infrastructure reflects its status as a regional outpost with very limited amenities for travelers. There are currently no scheduled commercial passenger flights operating to Labé, with the airport instead handling private charters, government missions, and occasional medical or NGO-related air traffic. Historically, the airport was served by major Guinean carriers, but the deterioration of the local infrastructure has led to a cessation of regular commercial services. Travelers should not expect standard airport conveniences such as retail shops, restaurants, or passenger lounges within the facility. Technically, the airport possesses a single runway (06/24) that measures approximately 3,000 meters in length. While it was once a paved asphalt surface, it is now largely categorized as grass and dirt due to the lack of recent maintenance and stalled redevelopment projects. Operations at Tata Airport are restricted to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset, as the facility does not have the lighting systems required for night landings. Most travelers visiting Labé currently rely on road transport from the capital, Conakry, as air accessibility remains limited to specialized charter arrangements.