Okondja Airport (FOGQ)
Medium airport · Okondja, Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Okondja Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOGQ |
| IATA | OKN |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°39'55" E 13°40'23" -0.66521, 13.67310 |
| Location | Okondja, Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Okondja Airport at a glance
Okondja Airport is a medium airport in Okondja, Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as OKN. The field elevation of 1,325 ft (404 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOGQ 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, 08/26, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FOGQ 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 Okondja 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 | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport | FOGK | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Makokou Airport | FOOK | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Owando Airport | FCOO | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Oyo Ollombo Airport | FCOD | 256 km (138 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Okondja Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,325 ft field elevation of Okondja 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 Okondja Airport
What is the ICAO code of Okondja Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Okondja Airport is FOGQ, and its IATA code is OKN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Okondja Airport above sea level?
Okondja Airport sits at an elevation of 1,325 feet (404 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Okondja Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.6652, 13.6731 — in Okondja, Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport, about 113 km away.
Does FOGQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOGQ 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 Okondja Airport?
Okondja Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.