4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Basic facilities such as cafés, shops, it's a functional airport for international travel.”
Khodor Husseini5★ on Google
Airports / Gabon / LBV
Large airport · LBV
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport.
Libreville, Gabon · 39 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
3.7/5
Google rating
1,362 ratings
2
Operators based
39
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Libreville, GabonELEV 39 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
1,362
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
39
Field elevation
feet above sea level
28
Nearest alternate
nm to OCS
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
28 nm
To the nearest alternate
Corisco International Airport (OCS).
Overview
Located in Libreville, Gabon, Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (FOOL / LBV) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 39 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, AfriJet and Fly Gabon are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Corisco International Airport (OCS, 28 nm), Port Gentil International Airport (POG, 81 nm), and Lambarene Airport (LBQ, 86 nm). With a single 9,844-foot paved runway, LBV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LBV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Libreville.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Léon-Mba Libreville International Airport is a small and easy-to-navigate ,the staff are generally helpful.”
Khodor Husseini5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Léon-Mba Libreville International Airport is a small and easy-to-navigate ,the staff are generally helpful.”
Khodor Husseini5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
FOOL
IATA
LBV
FAA / Local
FOOL
Elevation
39 ft
Coordinates
0.4590° N · 9.4121° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Gabon fields
state range 13–2,158 ft
At 39 ft, LBV sits lower than 73% of the 11 Gabon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,844 ft
- 16/349,844 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,844 ft
LBV's 9,844 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 28nmOCSCorisco International AirportCorisco Island
- 81nmPOGPort Gentil International AirportPort Gentil
- 86nmLBQLambarene AirportLambarene
- 90nmBSGBata International AirportBata
- 121nmGEMPresident Obiang Nguema International AirportMengomeyén
- 122nmOMBOmboue Hospital AirportOmboue
Location
Open the full mapFOOL · Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport · Libreville, Gabon
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LBV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,974 nm | 11h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,089 nm | 12h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,240 nm | 12h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,365 nm | 12h 53m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,376 nm | 12h 54m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,682 nm | 13h 37m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,711 nm | 13h 41m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,154 nm | 14h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LBV?
- Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,844 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LBV?
- Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,844 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LBV?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport as a home base, including AfriJet, Fly Gabon. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LBV?
- The closest alternate is Corisco International Airport (OCS), about 28 nm away, followed by Port Gentil International Airport (POG) at 81 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LBV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 58m (4,974 nm), New York about 12h 14m (5,089 nm), Washington DC about 12h 35m (5,240 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.