Mammy Yoko Heliport

NoneSL 🇸🇱 Heliport

ICAO

SL-0001

IATA

-

Elevation

- ft

Region

SL-W

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: JMY

Location: 8.492311° N, -13.288457° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Heliport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Mammy Yoko Heliport (SL-0001) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, primarily serves private helicopter charters and does not operate scheduled commercial flights, resulting in a limited number of traditional traveler reviews. Overall sentiment for those utilizing private helicopter services is generally positive, emphasizing convenience and speed for transfers, particularly from Lungi International Airport to Freetown.

What Travelers Love (based on private charter services):

  • Speed and Convenience: Helicopter transfers offer a significantly faster and more direct route between Lungi International Airport and Freetown, bypassing the longer and sometimes less reliable ferry, hovercraft, or road options. Private charter companies highlight "fast, convenient and comfortable helicopter charter service".
  • Efficient Check-in: For general aviation passengers, the check-in process is described as "really fast and easy," often requiring passengers to "just show up 15 minutes before take-off".
  • Direct Access: The heliport provides direct access to Freetown, which is geographically separated from the main airport by an estuary.
  • Lounge Facilities: The existence of a "Mammy Yoko heliport lounge" suggests at least basic amenities for waiting passengers.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Public Reviews: There is a notable absence of widespread public traveler reviews, indicating that the heliport is not a hub for general commercial passenger traffic.
  • Historical Safety Concerns (General to Region): An older (2011) article mentioned that helicopter crashes were an "annual event in Sierra Leone". While this is a historical context for helicopter travel in the region and not a recent complaint about the specific heliport's current operations, it reflects past concerns regarding air travel safety in Sierra Leone. Current private charter services emphasize safety.
  • Limited Information on Facilities and Parking: Detailed information on specific terminal facilities, amenities beyond a lounge, or dedicated parking options for the heliport itself is not readily available in public reviews.

Mammy Yoko Heliport serves as an efficient point for private helicopter transfers in Freetown, offering a valuable solution for those prioritizing speed and convenience. While traditional traveler reviews are scarce, the operational benefits highlighted by private charter services underscore its utility for a specific segment of travelers seeking rapid transport.

Last updated: 60 days ago

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Nearby Airports

Lungi International Airport
FNA • GFLL
Freetown (Lungi-Town), SL
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~17 km away
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~125 km away
Lungi International Airport
FNA • GFLL
Freetown (Lungi-Town), SL
Large International Airport Scheduled Service
~17 km away
Conakry International Airport
CKY • GUCY
Conakry, GN
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~125 km away
Hastings Airport
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~21 km away
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~125 km away
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