Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport (FOGK)
Medium airport · Koulamoutou, Ogooué-Lolo Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOGK |
| IATA | KOU |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°11'5" E 12°26'29" -1.18461, 12.44130 |
| Location | Koulamoutou, Ogooué-Lolo Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,841 ft (1780 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport at a glance
Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport is a medium airport in Koulamoutou, Ogooué-Lolo Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as KOU. The field elevation of 1,070 ft (326 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOGK 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, 15/33, offers 5,841 ft (1780 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FOGK 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 Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport | FOON | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Okondja Airport | FOGQ | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Mouilla Ville Airport | FOGM | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Makokou Airport | FOOK | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Lambarene Airport | FOGR | 250 km (135 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,070 ft field elevation of Koulamoutou Mabimbi 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 11 airports and airfields we list for Gabon — 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 Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport is FOGK, and its IATA code is KOU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport above sea level?
Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.1846, 12.4413 — in Koulamoutou, Ogooué-Lolo Province, Gabon, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport, about 123 km away.
Does FOGK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOGK 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 Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport?
Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,841 ft (1780 m) with a ASP surface.