Omboue Hospital Airport (FOOH)
Medium airport · Omboue, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Omboue Hospital Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOOH |
| IATA | OMB |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°34'29" E 9°15'46" -1.57473, 9.26269 |
| Location | Omboue, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,285 ft (1611 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Omboue Hospital Airport at a glance
Omboue Hospital Airport is a medium airport in Omboue, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as OMB. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOOH 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, 14/32, offers 5,285 ft (1611 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FOOH 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 Omboue Hospital Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Gentil International Airport | FOOG | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Lambarene Airport | FOGR | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Mouilla Ville Airport | FOGM | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | FOOL | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Corisco International Airport | FGCO | 276 km (149 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Omboue Hospital Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Omboue Hospital 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 Omboue Hospital Airport
What is the ICAO code of Omboue Hospital Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Omboue Hospital Airport is FOOH, and its IATA code is OMB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Omboue Hospital Airport above sea level?
Omboue Hospital Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Omboue Hospital Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.5747, 9.2627 — in Omboue, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port Gentil International Airport, about 111 km away.
Does FOOH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOOH 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 Omboue Hospital Airport?
Omboue Hospital Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,285 ft (1611 m) with a ASP surface.