Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Gabon

FOOBBMM

Bitam Airport

Bitam, Gabon

ICAO

FOOB

IATA

BMM

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,969 ft

Country

Gabon

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FOOB

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bitam Airport (FOOB / BMM) in Bitam, Gabon, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FOOB is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Gabon

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Gabon.

Applicable permit lead times for Gabon are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Gabon are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at FOOB

Direct FBO and handler coordination at FOOB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Fuel Arrangements at FOOB

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FOOB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to FOOB

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for FOOB: 2° 4′ 34″ N 11° 29′ 35″ E; elevation 1,969 ft; local time UTC+1.

Crew & Passenger Services in Bitam

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bitam.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FOOB.

Cargo Operations at FOOB

Support for freighter operations into FOOB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Bitam Airport

Latitude
2° 4′ 34″ N
Longitude
11° 29′ 35″ E
ICAO code
FOOB
IATA code
BMM
Municipality
Bitam
Timezone
UTC+1
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To BMM?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FOOB.

Submit flight inquiry for FOOB

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FOOB

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Bitam Airport?

The ICAO code is FOOB and the IATA code is BMM.

What time zone does FOOB operate in?

Bitam Airport operates on UTC+1.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for FOOB?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FOOB.