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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Lab\u00e9"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Charter Services",
    "NGO Operations",
    "Medical Evacuations"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Lab\u00e9",
  "code": "LEK",
  "connection_tips": "Tata Airport (LEK), serving the city of Lab\u00e9 in the Fouta Djallon region of central Guinea, is a vital regional aviation facility located at a significant elevation of approximately 3,400 feet. Upon arrival at the Tata airstrip, expect extremely basic infrastructure. Most visitors coordinate a pickup through their local host or a specialized agency. The regional climate is temperate year-round due to the elevation, with a significant rainy season from June to October that can lead to localized flight groundings and make some tracks unusable. This is a true frontier location where local knowledge and preparedness are the keys to a successful connection.\n\nThe airport primarily handles domestic flights operated by the national carrier and specialized charters, connecting Lab\u00e9 to the national hub at Conakry (CKY). The airfield features a single paved runway but lacks a formal terminal building, commercial dining, or retail services. Lab\u00e9 is a major center for regional trade and acts as a gateway to the spectacular waterfalls and trekking routes of the Fouta Djallon highlands; if you are visiting for eco-tourism or research, ensure your ground transport is confirmed before landing. Travelers should ensure they have sufficient Guinean Francs (GNF) in cash, as card systems and ATMs are limited outside of the capital.\n\nFor international travelers, the journey requires first flying into Conakry and then taking a short 1-hour domestic flight to Lab\u00e9, which avoids the arduous 8 to 10-hour road journey through the mountainous interior. Ground transportation is highly informal, consisting primarily of local private vehicles or motorbikes for transit into the town center, which is located just 2 kilometers from the strip. Arriving at least 90 minutes before departures is standard to navigate the thorough security screening and manual document checks characteristic of the region. When connecting from Lab\u00e9 back to an international flight in Conakry, always allow for a multi-day buffer to account for the unpredictable nature of regional aviation.",
  "country": "Guinea",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Fouta Djallon highlands gateway at 3,396ft elevation - 1km NW of Lab\u00e9.",
    "3,000M runway 06/24 deteriorated to grass/dirt - no scheduled commercial service.",
    "Daylight-only operations - no runway lighting for night landings.",
    "8-10Hr road journey from Conakry alternative - charters save significant time.",
    "June-Oct rainy season grounds flights; bring cash (GNF) as no ATMs available."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Tata+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "LEK",
  "icao": "GULB",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 11.3261003494,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic terminal with minimal amenities - no shops, restaurants, or lounges. Deteriorated 3,000m runway, daylight-only ops. 2km to Lab\u00e9 town center via private vehicles/motorbikes.",
  "longitude": -12.2868003845,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "No scheduled service - contact charter operators. Road transport to Conakry (8-10hr) may be only alternative. Allow multi-day buffer for connections.",
  "name": "Tata Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CKY",
      "name": "Conakry International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SBI",
      "name": "Sambailo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tata Airport (LEK), also commonly known as Lab\u00e9 Airport, is a domestic aviation facility serving the city of Lab\u00e9 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 airport operates a single terminal building that is basic in design, primarily focusing on essential administrative and passenger processing functions for regional traffic.\n\nThe 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 Lab\u00e9, 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.\n\nTechnically, 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 Lab\u00e9 currently rely on road transport from the capital, Conakry, as air accessibility remains limited to specialized charter arrangements.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/GULB/Tata-Airport"
}