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Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV)
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is an international airport serving Libreville (Estuaire Province), Gabon. Its IATA code is LBV and its ICAO code is FOOL. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATALBV
- ICAOFOOL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LBV
- ICAO code
- FOOL
- City
- Libreville
- Region / province
- Estuaire Province
- Country / territory
- Gabon
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 0.4590° N, 9.4121° E
- Elevation
- 12 m (39 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Libreville (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,844 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,000 m9,844 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,932 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,652 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,789 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 655.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 666.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Libreville through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Gabon
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Gentil International Airport | POG | 149 km |
| M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport | MVB | 506 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
The IATA code of Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is LBV and its ICAO code is FOOL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport located?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is in Libreville, Estuaire Province, Gabon, at coordinates 0.4590° N, 9.4121° E and an elevation of 12 m (39 ft).
How far is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,789 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,652 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,932 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 14 h.
How long is the runway at Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
The longest runway at Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is 3,000 m (9,844 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.