Port Gentil Airport

FOOG / POG

Port Gentil, GA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FOOG 050800Z VRB03KT 9999 FEW008 28/25 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
813 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FOOG 050500Z 0506/0606 20005KT 9000 SCT008 BKN026 PROB40 TEMPO 0514/0520 4000 TSRA BKN010 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:12Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 2,600 ft
14:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OOG
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 6,234 ft 148 ft ASP 22° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FOOG

3,056 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
18.8%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
0.1%

Port Gentil Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.3°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.5%
NE
0.3%
E
2.1%
SE
5.2%
S
49.9%
SW
37.4%
W
2.8%
NW
0.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,056 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Port Gentil Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FOOG
IATA Code: POG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Gentil
Country: GA
Latitude: -0.711739°
Longitude: 8.754380°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,234 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Port Gentil Airport

Overview

Port Gentil Airport serves the coastal city of Port Gentil in Gabon, situated at a low elevation of 13 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport operates a single runway (02/20) that is 6,234 feet long with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and commercial aviation operations in western Gabon.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Port Gentil Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 74.1% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The prevailing winds are from the south at 180° with an average speed of 9 knots, and temperatures consistently range between 23°C and 33°C. Pilots can expect stable weather, particularly during January, October, and December, which represent the best VFR months.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location near the Atlantic Ocean influences its meteorological characteristics, with minimal fog occurrence and consistently high visibility averaging 10 statute miles. The runway experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with minimal average crosswind of just 2 knots, which provides predictable landing and takeoff conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 offers consistent wind conditions that support straightforward approaches from both directions. With only 1.1% calm wind periods and a maximum wind speed of 20 knots, pilots can generally expect stable approach conditions. The low elevation and consistent weather patterns contribute to relatively predictable flight operations at this airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.