Okondja Airport

FOGQ / OKN

Okondja, GA

Last Updated
Apr 22, 18:00Z

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Currently using: FOON
Weather Source: M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (FOON)
Distance: 61nm / 113km from FOGQ

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
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--°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FOON 221800Z /////KT 8000 TS FEW012 FEW018CB 27/24 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,325 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
FEW 1,800 ft AGL (CB)
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,525 ft AMSL
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FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,125 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Okondja Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,200 feet and 8 km visibility. Note: This observation is 5.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Wind data is not available.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,200 ft, few at 1,800 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OGQ
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
08/26 4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 73°

Okondja Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FOGQ
IATA Code: OKN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,325 ft MSL

Location

City: Okondja
Country: GA
Latitude: -0.665214°
Longitude: 13.673100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Okondja Airport

Overview

Okondja Airport serves the Okondja region in Gabon, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 1,325 feet above mean sea level. The airport is located at coordinates -0.665214, 13.673100, providing essential aviation infrastructure for the local area and potential regional connections.

Flying Conditions

The airport's moderate elevation of 1,325 feet suggests potential temperature and density altitude variations that pilots should anticipate during different seasons. Given its geographical location near the equator, operators can expect relatively consistent meteorological conditions with potential tropical weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (08/26) with an asphalted surface measuring 4,921 feet in length. The runway orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing, with winds potentially varying along the 08/26 axis.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should carefully evaluate runway length and surface conditions when planning operations at Okondja Airport. The 4,921-foot runway requires careful performance calculations, particularly for larger aircraft or during challenging environmental conditions.

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.