Corisco International Airport (FGCO)
Large airport · Corisco Island, Litoral Province, Equatorial Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Corisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FGCO |
| IATA | OCS |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°54'39" E 9°19'49" 0.91094, 9.33027 |
| Location | Corisco Island, Litoral Province, Equatorial Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,220 ft (3115 m) | — | Concrete | No |
Corisco International Airport at a glance
Corisco International Airport is a large airport in Corisco Island, Litoral Province, Equatorial Guinea, known to airline systems as OCS. The field elevation of 55 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FGCO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 10,220 ft (3115 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FGCO 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 Corisco International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | FOOL | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Bata International Airport | FGBT | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Port Gentil International Airport | FOOG | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Lambarene Airport | FOGR | 206 km (111 NM) |
| President Obiang Nguema International Airport | FGMY | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Corisco International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 55 ft field elevation of Corisco International 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Equatorial Guinea — 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 Corisco International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Corisco International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Corisco International Airport is FGCO, and its IATA code is OCS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Corisco International Airport above sea level?
Corisco International Airport sits at an elevation of 55 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Corisco International Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.9109, 9.3303 — in Corisco Island, Litoral Province, Equatorial Guinea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport, about 51 km away.
Does FGCO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FGCO 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 Corisco International Airport?
Corisco International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 10,220 ft (3115 m) with a Concrete surface.