Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport — Koulamoutou, Gabon
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Distance & flight time from KOU
Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport
Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport serves the town of Koulamoutou in Gabon's Ogooué-Lolo Province, in the forested interior of the Central African country. At an elevation of about 1,070 feet, it operates a single asphalt runway near 5,841 feet, linking this inland provincial center to Libreville and other points. Much of Gabon is covered by dense equatorial rainforest, and towns like Koulamoutou depend on air service where roads through the forest can be difficult, especially in the rainy season. The KOU code identifies this regional airport, part of the internal network that ties Gabon's scattered interior settlements to the coast and the capital.
Runways at Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport (KOU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5841 ft (1780 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport (KOU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 112.75 MHz |
Airports near Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport (KOU)
- M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) — 122.6 km (76.2 mi)
- Okondja Airport (OKN) — 148.6 km (92.3 mi)
- Mouilla Ville Airport (MJL) — 170.5 km (105.9 mi)
- Makokou Airport (MKU) — 202.4 km (125.8 mi)
- Lambarene Airport (LBQ) — 249.9 km (155.3 mi)
- Oyem Airport (OYE) — 318.0 km (197.6 mi)
- Ngot Nzoungou Airport (DIS) — 336.9 km (209.3 mi)
- President Obiang Nguema International Airport (GEM) — 355.0 km (220.6 mi)
Travelers use KOU to confirm the airport at Koulamoutou when booking a domestic flight across Gabon's forested interior. The code helps identify this Ogooué-Lolo field on tickets, where air travel often beats long overland routes.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport?
The IATA code for Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport is KOU.
What is the ICAO code for Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport?
The ICAO code for Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport is FOGK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.