Ouesso Airport (FCOU)
Medium airport · Sangha Department, Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Ouesso Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FCOU |
| IATA | OUE |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°36'58" E 16°2'16" 1.61599, 16.03790 |
| Location | Sangha Department, Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,726 ft (2050 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ouesso Airport at a glance
Ouesso Airport is a medium airport in Sangha Department, Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as OUE. The field elevation of 1,158 ft (353 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FCOU 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, 01/19, offers 6,726 ft (2050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FCOU 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 Ouesso Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Owando Airport | FCOO | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Berbérati Airport | FEFT | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Mbandaka Airport | FZEA | 307 km (166 NM) |
| Oyo Ollombo Airport | FCOD | 316 km (171 NM) |
| Okondja Airport | FOGQ | 365 km (197 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ouesso Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,158 ft field elevation of Ouesso 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 Ouesso Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ouesso Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ouesso Airport is FCOU, and its IATA code is OUE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ouesso Airport above sea level?
Ouesso Airport sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet (353 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ouesso Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.6160, 16.0379 — in Sangha Department, Republic of the Congo, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Owando Airport, about 238 km away.
Does FCOU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FCOU 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 Ouesso Airport?
Ouesso Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,726 ft (2050 m) with a ASP surface.