Mouilla Ville Airport (FOGM)
Medium airport · Mouila, Ngounié Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Mouilla Ville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOGM |
| IATA | MJL |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°50'43" E 11°3'24" -1.84514, 11.05670 |
| Location | Mouila, Ngounié Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,891 ft (1796 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Mouilla Ville Airport at a glance
Mouilla Ville Airport is a medium airport in Mouila, Ngounié Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as MJL. The field elevation of 295 ft (90 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOGM 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, 17/35, offers 5,891 ft (1796 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FOGM 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 Mouilla Ville Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lambarene Airport | FOGR | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport | FOGK | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Omboue Hospital Airport | FOOH | 202 km (109 NM) |
| M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport | FOON | 265 km (143 NM) |
| Port Gentil International Airport | FOOG | 285 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mouilla Ville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 295 ft field elevation of Mouilla Ville 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 Mouilla Ville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mouilla Ville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mouilla Ville Airport is FOGM, and its IATA code is MJL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mouilla Ville Airport above sea level?
Mouilla Ville Airport sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mouilla Ville Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.8451, 11.0567 — in Mouila, Ngounié Province, Gabon, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lambarene Airport, about 156 km away.
Does FOGM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOGM 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 Mouilla Ville Airport?
Mouilla Ville Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,891 ft (1796 m) with a ASP surface.