Oyem Airport (FOGO)
Medium airport · Oyem, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Oyem Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOGO |
| IATA | OYE |
| Elevation | 2,158 ft (658 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°32'35" E 11°34'53" 1.54311, 11.58140 |
| Location | Oyem, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Oyem Airport at a glance
Oyem Airport is a medium airport in Oyem, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as OYE. The field elevation of 2,158 ft (658 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOGO 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, 03/21, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FOGO 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 Oyem Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bitam Airport | FOOB | 60 km (32 NM) |
| President Obiang Nguema International Airport | FGMY | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Makokou Airport | FOOK | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Bata International Airport | FGBT | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | FKYS | 242 km (131 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oyem Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,158 ft field elevation of Oyem 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 Oyem Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oyem Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oyem Airport is FOGO, and its IATA code is OYE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oyem Airport above sea level?
Oyem Airport sits at an elevation of 2,158 feet (658 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oyem Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.5431, 11.5814 — in Oyem, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bitam Airport, about 60 km away.
Does FOGO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOGO 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 Oyem Airport?
Oyem Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.