President Obiang Nguema International Airport (FGMY)
Medium airport · Mengomeyén, Wele-Nzas Province, Equatorial Guinea
Airport data
| Name | President Obiang Nguema International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FGMY |
| IATA | GEM |
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°40'35" E 11°1'30" 1.67644, 11.02490 |
| Location | Mengomeyén, Wele-Nzas Province, Equatorial Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
President Obiang Nguema International Airport at a glance
President Obiang Nguema International Airport is a medium airport in Mengomeyén, Wele-Nzas Province, Equatorial Guinea, known to airline systems as GEM. The field elevation of 2,165 ft (660 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FGMY 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, 18/36, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FGMY 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 President Obiang Nguema International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oyem Airport | FOGO | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Bitam Airport | FOOB | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Bata International Airport | FGBT | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Corisco International Airport | FGCO | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | FOOL | 225 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for President Obiang Nguema International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,165 ft field elevation of President Obiang Nguema 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 President Obiang Nguema International Airport
What is the ICAO code of President Obiang Nguema International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of President Obiang Nguema International Airport is FGMY, and its IATA code is GEM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is President Obiang Nguema International Airport above sea level?
President Obiang Nguema International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet (660 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is President Obiang Nguema International Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.6764, 11.0249 — in Mengomeyén, Wele-Nzas Province, Equatorial Guinea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oyem Airport, about 64 km away.
Does FGMY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FGMY 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 President Obiang Nguema International Airport?
President Obiang Nguema International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.