Makokou Airport (FOOK)
Medium airport · Makokou, Ogooué-Ivindo Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Makokou Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOOK |
| IATA | MKU |
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°34'45" E 12°53'27" 0.57921, 12.89090 |
| Location | Makokou, Ogooué-Ivindo Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,892 ft (1796 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Makokou Airport at a glance
Makokou Airport is a medium airport in Makokou, Ogooué-Ivindo Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as MKU. The field elevation of 1,726 ft (526 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOOK 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, 06/24, offers 5,892 ft (1796 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FOOK 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 Makokou Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Okondja Airport | FOGQ | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Oyem Airport | FOGO | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport | FOGK | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Bitam Airport | FOOB | 228 km (123 NM) |
| President Obiang Nguema International Airport | FGMY | 241 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Makokou Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,726 ft field elevation of Makokou 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 Makokou Airport
What is the ICAO code of Makokou Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Makokou Airport is FOOK, and its IATA code is MKU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Makokou Airport above sea level?
Makokou Airport sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet (526 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Makokou Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.5792, 12.8909 — in Makokou, Ogooué-Ivindo Province, Gabon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Okondja Airport, about 163 km away.
Does FOOK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOOK 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 Makokou Airport?
Makokou Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,892 ft (1796 m) with a ASP surface.