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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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

Data last updated: 2026-04-05

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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.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

A0732/26 warning

Military route active

AD2.4 AD CHARTS DELETE FOR14- LA SABLIERE LIBREVILLE 002859N0092345E- 002945N0092319E 003005N0092303E- 002948N0092239E 002848N0092314E- 002859N0092345E ASECNA AIP MODIFY PAGES 00ENR6-ASECNA-ENRC-OCL 07AD2-FOOL-STAR-VORDME16 07AD2-FOOL-IAC-RNP16 07AD2-FOOL-IAC-ILSV16 07AD2-FOOL-IAC-ILSX16 …

2026-08-05 08:34:00 Until further notice

A0729/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

MAINT WIP ON APCH AND RWY LGT.PRESENCE OF WORKERS AND MACHINES AROUND AND ON RWY IN CTC WITH TWR ON 118.7MHZ. APCH AND RWY LGT AVBL)

2026-08-04 07:00:00 2026-10-01 15:00:00

A0570/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

BIRD CONCENTRATION AROUND RWY 16/34.CTN ADVISED WHEN LDG AND TKO

2026-06-16 17:00:00 2026-09-15 18:00:00

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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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