President Obiang Nguema International Airport — Mengomeyén, Equatorial Guinea
← Looking for a different airport? Search herePresident Obiang Nguema International Airport in Mengomeyén uses the IATA code GEM, with FGMY as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from GEM
President Obiang Nguema International Airport
President Obiang Nguema International Airport, given the code GEM, is a large modern facility built in Mengomeyén on Equatorial Guinea's mainland region, Río Muni. Constructed with an oversized runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, the airport was developed as part of the country's ambitions to become a regional aviation and logistics hub in Central Africa, partly leveraging oil revenue. Despite its scale, GEM has historically seen limited scheduled commercial traffic relative to its infrastructure, serving state visits, cargo operations, and periodic international flights. The airport is named after the country's long-serving president. GEM sits at some distance from Bata, the mainland's largest city, making ground transport a consideration for arriving passengers.
Runways at President Obiang Nguema International Airport (GEM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for President Obiang Nguema International Airport (GEM)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near President Obiang Nguema International Airport (GEM)
- Oyem Airport (OYE) — 63.6 km (39.5 mi)
- Bitam Airport (BMM) — 68.4 km (42.5 mi)
- Bata International Airport (BSG) — 137.9 km (85.7 mi)
- Corisco International Airport (OCS) — 206.7 km (128.4 mi)
- Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV) — 224.7 km (139.6 mi)
- Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) — 235.0 km (146.0 mi)
- Makokou Airport (MKU) — 240.7 km (149.6 mi)
- Yaoundé Ville Airport (YAO) — 246.4 km (153.1 mi)
GEM is sometimes confused with Bata's airport (BSG), Equatorial Guinea's more heavily trafficked mainland airport; searchers should note GEM refers specifically to the Mengomeyén facility near Mongomo.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for President Obiang Nguema International Airport?
The IATA code for President Obiang Nguema International Airport is GEM.
What is the ICAO code for President Obiang Nguema International Airport?
The ICAO code for President Obiang Nguema International Airport is FGMY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.