Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport

FOOL / LBV

Libreville, GA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FOOL 051100Z 21005KT 160V250 9999 FEW012 30/24 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 39 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,239 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (39 ft)
Pressure Alt
107 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,916 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FOOL 051100Z 0512/0618 24008KT 9000 SCT012 PROB30 TEMPO 0514/0520 TS BKN010 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: 9 km
14:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OOL
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
9,844 ft 148 ft ASP 154°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FOOL

3,709 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.2%
MVFR
22.9%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 76 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.1°C (range: 22°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 76 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.8%
NE
1.7%
E
9.2%
SE
6.2%
S
26.4%
SW
41.1%
W
13.6%
NW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 22°C to 32°C
22°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,709 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FOOL
IATA Code: LBV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Libreville
Country: GA
Latitude: 0.458600°
Longitude: 9.412280°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 9,844 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport

Overview

Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Gabon, located in the capital city of Libreville. Situated at a low elevation of 39 feet MSL, the airport handles medium-sized aircraft operations with a single runway measuring 9,844 feet in length. Its strategic coastal location in West Central Africa makes it a critical aviation hub for regional and international travel.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 70% of observations reporting clear weather and an additional 25.2% in marginal VFR status. Wind patterns are consistently from the southwest (225°) at an average of 6.6 knots, with maximum recorded gusts reaching 76 knots. Temperature remains stable year-round, averaging 26.9°C with a narrow range between 22°C and 31°C, providing consistent operational conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (16/34) is asphalted and demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% of wind conditions supporting comfortable approaches. Crosswind conditions are generally mild, averaging only 4.8 knots. The coastal location near the equator contributes to predictable meteorological patterns, with January, October, and December identified as the most consistently favorable VFR months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers excellent wind compatibility, allowing for consistent approach and departure options. Pilots can expect high visibility conditions, with an average of 10 statute miles and extremely rare instances of reduced visibility. The stable tropical climate and minimal fog occurrence (0% in recorded observations) provide reliable flying conditions throughout the year.

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.