Malabo International Airport (FGSL)
Large airport · Malabo, Bioko Norte Province, Equatorial Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Malabo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FGSL |
| IATA | SSG |
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°45'19" E 8°42'31" 3.75527, 8.70872 |
| Location | Malabo, Bioko Norte Province, Equatorial Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,647 ft (2940 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
Malabo International Airport at a glance
Malabo International Airport is a large airport in Malabo, Bioko Norte Province, Equatorial Guinea, known to airline systems as SSG. The field elevation of 76 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FGSL 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, 04/22, offers 9,647 ft (2940 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FGSL 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 Malabo International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiko Airport | FKKC | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Douala International Airport | FKKD | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | DNCA | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | DNAI | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | DNPM | 223 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Malabo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 76 ft field elevation of Malabo 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 Malabo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Malabo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Malabo International Airport is FGSL, and its IATA code is SSG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Malabo International Airport above sea level?
Malabo International Airport sits at an elevation of 76 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Malabo International Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.7553, 8.7087 — in Malabo, Bioko Norte Province, Equatorial Guinea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tiko Airport, about 81 km away.
Does FGSL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FGSL 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 Malabo International Airport?
Malabo International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,647 ft (2940 m) with a CON surface.