Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (FOOL)
Large airport · Libreville, Estuaire Province, Gabon
Airport data
| Name | Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FOOL |
| IATA | LBV |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°27'32" E 9°24'44" 0.45895, 9.41214 |
| Location | Libreville, Estuaire Province, Gabon |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,844 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport at a glance
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is a large airport in Libreville, Estuaire Province, Gabon, known to airline systems as LBV. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FOOL 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, 16/34, offers 9,844 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FOOL 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 Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corisco International Airport | FGCO | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Port Gentil International Airport | FOOG | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Lambarene Airport | FOGR | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Bata International Airport | FGBT | 167 km (90 NM) |
| President Obiang Nguema International Airport | FGMY | 225 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Libreville Leon M'ba 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 Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is FOOL, and its IATA code is LBV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport above sea level?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.4590, 9.4121 — in Libreville, Estuaire Province, Gabon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Corisco International Airport, about 51 km away.
Does FOOL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FOOL 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 Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,844 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.