Bitam Airport (FOOB)
Medium airport · Bitam, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Bitam Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOOB |
| IATA | BMM |
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°4'32" E 11°29'36" 2.07564, 11.49320 |
| Location | Bitam, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,726 ft (1745 m) | 98 ft | LAT | No |
Bitam Airport at a glance
Bitam Airport is a medium airport in Bitam, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as BMM. The field elevation of 1,969 ft (600 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOOB 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, 13/31, offers 5,726 ft (1745 m) of lat surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FOOB 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 Bitam Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oyem Airport | FOGO | 60 km (32 NM) |
| President Obiang Nguema International Airport | FGMY | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | FKYS | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Bata International Airport | FGBT | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Yaoundé Ville Airport | FKKY | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bitam Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,969 ft field elevation of Bitam 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 Bitam Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bitam Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bitam Airport is FOOB, and its IATA code is BMM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bitam Airport above sea level?
Bitam Airport sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet (600 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bitam Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.0756, 11.4932 — in Bitam, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oyem Airport, about 60 km away.
Does FOOB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOOB 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 Bitam Airport?
Bitam Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,726 ft (1745 m) with a LAT surface.