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GF-0005

Guiana Space Centre West Heliport · Kourou

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
0 ft / —
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Guiana Space Centre West Heliport (GF-0005), located in Kourou, French Guiana. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 0 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Guiana Space Centre West Heliport
ICAO / IATA
GF-0005 / —
Municipality
Kourou
Country
Region
GF-CY — Cayenne
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
0 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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SOOG
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SBOI
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SMJPILS
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
278 km / 150 nm
SBTS
Tiriós Airport
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026