Makokou Airport

FOOK / MKU

Makokou, GA

Last Updated
Apr 14, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 210 hours ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
6 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FOOK 141400Z 14006KT 9999 SCT017TCU ///// Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,726 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,426 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Makokou Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 209.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 6 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,700 ft (TCU). Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 1,700 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OOK
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,892 ft 148 ft ASP 58°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Makokou Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FOOK
IATA Code: MKU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,726 ft MSL

Location

City: Makokou
Country: GA
Latitude: 0.579211°
Longitude: 12.890900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,892 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Makokou Airport

Overview

Makokou Airport serves the region surrounding Makokou in Gabon, functioning as a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 1,726 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 0.579211, 12.890900, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity in this part of central Africa.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variations in local weather conditions typical of the equatorial region, with potential challenges from tropical atmospheric patterns. The airport's elevation of 1,726 feet suggests potential considerations for density altitude, particularly during warmer periods which can affect aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) with an asphalt surface measuring 5,892 feet in length, capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic positioning near the equator implies potential for rapidly changing meteorological conditions and the need for careful pre-flight weather assessment.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 provides directional flexibility for arrivals and departures, with the 5,892-foot length accommodating a range of aircraft types. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind conditions and runway orientation when planning approaches, paying particular attention to potential crosswind scenarios given the runway's alignment.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.