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Leon M'BA (FOOL/LBV) — Libreville, Gabon

Leon M'BA (FOOL/LBV) serves Libreville, Gabon. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 38 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 10/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: FOOL
  • Name: Leon M'BA
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 0.4586
  • Longitude: 9.41228
  • Elevation: 38 ft
  • Country: Gabon
  • Municipality: Libreville
  • IATA Code: LBV
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: FOOL
  • Timezone: Africa/Libreville
  • Distance from City: 7.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 16/34

  • Designation: 16/34
  • Dimensions: 9844 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 059FCXT
  • Lighting: HIRL, MALS (RWY 16), REIL, THR lights
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (LV 112.1), ILS (109.50 RWY 16), NDB (LN 305)
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV
  • Remarks: Precision approach markings. Fire category 8. Magnetic variation 1W.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 126.500 MHz
  • ATIS: 112.100 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Leon M'BA operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: H24 operations. Tower H24. Admin hours 06:30-14:30 UTC (O/T on request).

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +241 65 18 25 03
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +241 11 73 62 44
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.libreville-aeroport.com
  • Remarks: Airport operator: GSEZ AIRPORT S.A, BD Georges RAWIRI, BP 1024, Libreville. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.libreville-aeroport.com. ASECNA: BP 2252, Libreville. Handling: HPG (Handling Partner Gabon), BP 12002, Libreville. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.hpg.aero. ISAGO & ISO 9001 certified. Fuel supplier: Pool Pétrolier BP 3683 (H24). Customs phone: +241 11 44 56 54.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: +241 11 44 56 54
  • Remarks: ANAC Gabon — Email: [email protected]. Portal: portail-anacgabon.com/E-ADNA. Tel: +241 11 44 56 54/58. Address: B.P. 2212, Aéroport de Libreville. Submit min 72h before flight. Landing permits may be required for private/non-revenue and charter flights.

Customs

  • Open: 06:30
  • Close: 14:30
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: H24 per ASECNA AIP (valid 15 MAY 2025). ANAC admin hours 07:30-15:30 local / 06:30-14:30 UTC Mon-Fri. Phone: +241 11 44 56 54.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: International: 1,004 FCFA/ton (first 25t), 2,013 FCFA/ton (26-75t), 2,845 FCFA/ton (76-150t), 2,645 FCFA/ton (>150t) + VAT 18% + CSS 1%. Infrastructure surcharge (Libreville only): 156-1,150 FCFA/ton tiered. Lighting: 166.57 EUR (>75t) / 131.50 EUR (≤75t). Valid from 28 DEC 2023.
  • Parking Fee: 2,500 FCFA per ton per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: XAF
  • Remarks: ADL (Aeroports de Libreville) fees. Handling by Handling Partners Gabon. Joint civil/military airport.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-04
  • Remarks: Total Energies fuel supplier. Oil-producing country; good fuel availability. No icing inhibitor.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-04
  • Remarks: 100/130 low-lead aviation gasoline (Blue) available.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International airport. E-visa required for most nationalities (apply online). Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Noise abatement procedures: NIL (per ASECNA AIP). Operational restrictions: (1) Aerodrome prohibited for aircraft without bilateral radio communications. (2) IMC: use QFU 16 preferably. (3) Aircraft >40 tons must use runway extremities for U-turn. (4) Overflight of Libreville city prohibited. Equatorial coastal climate; high humidity year-round.

Alternates

FOOG

  • ICAO: FOOG
  • Name: Port Gentil
  • Distance (NM): 80.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Visa on arrival available ONLY at Libreville (FOOL), NOT at Port Gentil. E-visa via evisa.dgdi.ga required before travel. G20+EU nationals eligible for visa on arrival at LBV only. Yellow fever vaccination mandatory (≥10 days before departure). As of Jan 2026, US citizen visas suspended — check with Gabon embassy.

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Active NOTAMs

A0857/25 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME PARKING DOCKING CHART-OACI READ NIL INSTEAD OF A9 READ NIL INSTEAD OF INS A9 002737.6200N-0092433.7300E ASECNA AIP MODIFY PAGE 07AD2-FOOL-APDC
2025-08-28 10:07:00 Until further notice
V0076/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE (SID) AMENDMENT RNAV (GNSS) RWY 16 (ARASI 3S, BTA 3S, NEBEX 1S, ONKAR 1S, PONOT 1S) TURNS PRIOR TO THE DER ARE PROHIBITED. CROSS DER AT OR ABOVE 16 AGL/46 MSL. CLIMB ON HEADING 155° (MAX 210 KIAS) TO 600, THEN LEFT TURN TO COURSE 065° (MAX 250 …
2026-02-02 16:50:00 2026-08-03 23:59:00
A0511/23 caution
Movement area restriction
CARTE DE STATIONNEMENT ET D'ACCOSTAGE D'AERONEF-OACI READ C1 INSTEAD OF A19 READ INS C1 002746.6500N-0092430.7200E INSTEAD OF INS A19 002746.8900N-0092429.8700E ASECNA AIP MODIFY 07AD2-FOOL-APDC CNS123W SEQUENCE CHECK FOR FCCCYNYX A -- EXPECTED A0786/25 -- RECEIVED A0511/23 CNN038W DU…
2023-05-11 09:15:00 Until further notice

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at FOOL?
The tower frequency at Leon M'BA is 118.70 MHz.
What fuel is available at FOOL?
Leon M'BA offers JET A-1, 100LL.
Is customs available at FOOL?
Yes, customs at Leon M'BA is available from 06:30 to 14:30.
Where is FOOL located?
Leon M'BA (FOOL) is located in Libreville, Gabon.
What is the IATA code for FOOL?
The IATA code for Leon M'BA is LBV.
How long is the runway at FOOL?
The main runway at Leon M'BA (16/34) measures 9844 X 148.
Does FOOL have an ILS approach?
Yes, Leon M'BA has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 16/34.
Is FOOL a port of entry?
Yes, Leon M'BA is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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