The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has announced temporary access restrictions at Freetown International Airport from 16 to 18 November 2026, ahead of the West Africa Integrated Investment Summit (WAIIS).
According to the Authority, the measures are intended to manage airport operations and security during the summit, which is expected to attract high-level delegates, investors and other international visitors.
The SLCAA confirmed that all commercial flights will continue to operate as scheduled. However, passengers will be required to follow designated access routes during the three-day period.
Under the temporary arrangements, meeters and greeters will not be permitted to enter the airport terminal. Passengers arriving at the airport by ferry or road will be transported to the terminal using shuttle buses operating from the Old Airport Terminal.
The Authority also announced that cargo received between 16 and 18 November will only be available for collection from 19 November 2026.
Passengers have been advised to allow additional travel time, plan their journeys ahead and comply with all security instructions to avoid delays.
The temporary restrictions come as Sierra Leone prepares to host WAIIS 2026, an investment gathering aimed at promoting regional economic cooperation, attracting investors and creating new business opportunities across West Africa.
