Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is a large airport serving Libreville, Gabon. Its IATA code is LBV and its ICAO code is FOOL. The airport lies at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 9,844 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LBV
- ICAO code
- FOOL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- 0.4590, 9.4121
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,844 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OCS Corisco International Airport | Corisco Island, Equatorial Guinea | 51 km · 32 mi |
| POG Port Gentil International Airport | Port Gentil, Gabon | 149 km · 93 mi |
| BSG Bata International Airport | Bata, Equatorial Guinea | 167 km · 104 mi |
| GEM President Obiang Nguema International Airport | Mengomeyén, Equatorial Guinea | 225 km · 140 mi |
| PCP Principe Airport | São Tomé & Príncipe, São Tomé & Príncipe | 260 km · 162 mi |
| OYE Oyem Airport | Oyem, Gabon | 270 km · 168 mi |
| TMS São Tomé International Airport | São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe | 300 km · 186 mi |
| SSG Malabo International Airport | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 375 km · 233 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LBV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 3,582 | 2,226 | 1,934 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,937 | 3,068 | 2,666 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,438 | 3,379 | 2,936 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,512 | 3,425 | 2,976 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,648 | 3,509 | 3,050 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,748 | 3,571 | 3,103 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,587 | 4,093 | 3,557 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,815 | 4,856 | 4,220 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,400 | 5,841 | 5,076 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,335 | 6,422 | 5,580 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,516 | 6,534 | 5,678 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,427 | 7,100 | 6,170 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,924 | 7,409 | 6,438 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,374 | 8,310 | 7,222 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,509 | 8,394 | 7,294 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,567 | 9,051 | 7,865 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G VOICE RDO | 655.900 |
| RDO | LIBREVILLE RDO | 666.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
The IATA code of Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is LBV and its ICAO code is FOOL.
Where is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport located?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is in Libreville, Estuaire Province, Gabon, at 0.4590, 9.4121.
What time zone is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport in?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 9,844 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Corisco International Airport (OCS), about 51 km (32 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.