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Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport

Libreville, Estuaire Province (Gabon)

IATA: LBV ICAO: FOOL

Longest Active Runway

9,844 ft

3,000 meters

Field Elevation

39 ft

12 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

0.4590°, 9.4121°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#601 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#1078 of 7558

Top 14.3% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Gabon)

#1 in GA

#2 of 14 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

-1.6%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,844 ft (3,000 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #601. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #1078 worldwide (Top 14.3%) and #1 nationally in Gabon.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 39 ft (12 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Corisco International Airport (OCS) lies just 27.6 NM away with a 10,220 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 9,844 ft (3,000 m)

At 9,844 ft (3,000 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
16/34	9,844 ft (3000m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Corisco International Airport (Corisco Island)	`OCS`	27.6 NM (51.1 km)	10,220 ft	—
Bata International Airport (Bata)	`BSG`	90 NM (166.7 km)	10,860 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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