Owando Airport (FCOO)
Medium airport · Owando, Cuvette Department, Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Owando Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FCOO |
| IATA | FTX |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°31'28" E 15°56'16" -0.52457, 15.93782 |
| Location | Owando, Cuvette Department, Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Owando Airport at a glance
Owando Airport is a medium airport in Owando, Cuvette Department, Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as FTX. The field elevation of 1,214 ft (370 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FCOO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FCOO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Owando Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oyo Ollombo Airport | FCOD | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Ouesso Airport | FCOU | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Okondja Airport | FOGQ | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Mbandaka Airport | FZEA | 268 km (145 NM) |
| M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport | FOON | 305 km (165 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Owando Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,214 ft field elevation of Owando Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 6 airports and airfields we list for Republic of the Congo — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Owando Airport
What is the ICAO code of Owando Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Owando Airport is FCOO, and its IATA code is FTX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Owando Airport above sea level?
Owando Airport sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Owando Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.5246, 15.9378 — in Owando, Cuvette Department, Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oyo Ollombo Airport, about 78 km away.
Does FCOO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FCOO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Owando Airport?
Owando Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.