Port Gentil International Airport (FOOG)
Large airport · Port Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Port Gentil International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOOG |
| IATA | POG |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°42'42" E 8°45'16" -0.71174, 8.75438 |
| Location | Port Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Port Gentil International Airport at a glance
Port Gentil International Airport is a large airport in Port Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as POG. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOOG 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, 02/20, offers 6,234 ft (1900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FOOG 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 Port Gentil International 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 | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | FOOL | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Lambarene Airport | FOGR | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Corisco International Airport | FGCO | 191 km (103 NM) |
| São Tomé International Airport | FPST | 257 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Gentil International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Port Gentil International 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 Port Gentil International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Gentil International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Gentil International Airport is FOOG, and its IATA code is POG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Gentil International Airport above sea level?
Port Gentil International Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port Gentil International Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.7117, 8.7544 — in Port Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Omboue Hospital Airport, about 111 km away.
Does FOOG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOOG 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 Port Gentil International Airport?
Port Gentil International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a ASP surface.