Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV): Codes, Runways & Location
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (IATA: LBV · ICAO: FOOL) is a large airport serving Libreville, Gabon. It lies at 0.4590° N, 9.4121° E, 39 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Libreville in Gabon. It is identified by the IATA code LBV and the ICAO code FOOL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9844 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 39 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nkan Airstrip (NKA) about 39 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport
Where is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport located?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is located in Libreville, Gabon. Its coordinates are 0.4590° N, 9.4121° E.
What is the airport code for Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport has an IATA code of LBV and an ICAO code of FOOL.
How long is the runway at Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9844 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport have?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport a major airport?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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