Makokou Airport (MKU): Codes, Runways & Location
Makokou Airport (IATA: MKU · ICAO: FOOK) is a medium-sized airport serving Makokou, Gabon. It lies at 0.5792° N, 12.8909° E, 1726 ft (526 m) above sea level.
Overview of Makokou Airport
Makokou Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Makokou in Gabon. It is identified by the IATA code MKU and the ICAO code FOOK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Makokou Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1796 m (5892 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1726 ft (526 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mekambo Airport (MKB) about 128 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 ≈ 1,796 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Makokou Airport
Where is Makokou Airport located?
Makokou Airport is located in Makokou, Gabon. Its coordinates are 0.5792° N, 12.8909° E.
What is the airport code for Makokou Airport?
Makokou Airport has an IATA code of MKU and an ICAO code of FOOK.
How long is the runway at Makokou Airport?
Makokou Airport's longest runway is about 1796 m (5892 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Makokou Airport have?
Makokou Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Makokou Airport a major airport?
Makokou Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Makokou Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →