International hub · Libreville, Gabon

Libreville/Leon M'Ba

FOOLLBV
Elevation
39 ft
Coordinates
0°28′N 9°25′E
Local time
Africa/Libreville

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Field information

FOOL runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Libreville/Leon M'Ba (FOOL/LBV) has one runway, 16/34, 9,844 ft (3,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FOOL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Libreville

  • Country

    Gabon

    GA

  • Municipality

    Libreville

  • Elevation

    39 ft

  • Position

    0.4590, 9.4121

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · FOOL

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/349,844 ft (3,000 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FOOL.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Libreville/Leon M'Ba (FOOL / LBV) in Libreville, Gabon, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FOOL is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FOOL

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FOOL

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FOOL

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FOOL

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FOOL: 0° 27′ 32″ N 9° 24′ 44″ E; elevation 39 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Libreville

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Libreville. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FOOL.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FOOL

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

Location

Where FOOL sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Libreville/Leon M'Ba — one desk for the whole trip.

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