Lambarene Airport (FOGR)
Medium airport · Lambarene, Moyen-Ogooué Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Lambarene Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOGR |
| IATA | LBQ |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°42'16" E 10°14'45" -0.70439, 10.24570 |
| Location | Lambarene, Moyen-Ogooué Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,555 ft (2303 m) | 148 ft | LAT | Yes |
| 05/23 | — | — | UNK | No |
Lambarene Airport at a glance
Lambarene Airport is a medium airport in Lambarene, Moyen-Ogooué Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as LBQ. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOGR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,555 ft (2303 m) of lat 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 FOGR 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 Lambarene Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Omboue Hospital Airport | FOOH | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Mouilla Ville Airport | FOGM | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | FOOL | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Port Gentil International Airport | FOOG | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Corisco International Airport | FGCO | 206 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lambarene Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Lambarene 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 Lambarene Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lambarene Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lambarene Airport is FOGR, and its IATA code is LBQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lambarene Airport above sea level?
Lambarene Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lambarene Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.7044, 10.2457 — in Lambarene, Moyen-Ogooué Province, Gabon, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Omboue Hospital Airport, about 146 km away.
Does FOGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOGR 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 Lambarene Airport?
Lambarene Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,555 ft (2303 m) with a LAT surface.