Lambarene Airport — Lambarene, Gabon
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Distance & flight time from LBQ
Lambarene Airport
Lambarene Airport serves the town of Lambaréné in Gabon's Moyen-Ogooué Province, set on the Ogooué River in the equatorial interior of the Central African country. At an elevation of about 82 feet, it has two runways, the longer near 7,555 feet, linking this riverside town to Libreville and other points. Lambaréné is known internationally for the hospital founded there by Albert Schweitzer, and it sits amid the rivers and rainforest that define much of Gabon. Where overland travel through the forest can be slow, air links are valuable. The LBQ code identifies this field, serving a historically notable town in the heart of Gabon.
Runways at Lambarene Airport (LBQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7555 ft (2303 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | LAT |
| 05/23 | 0 ft (0 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | UNK |
Radio frequencies for Lambarene Airport (LBQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.6 MHz |
Airports near Lambarene Airport (LBQ)
- Omboue Hospital Airport (OMB) — 146.0 km (90.7 mi)
- Mouilla Ville Airport (MJL) — 155.6 km (96.7 mi)
- Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV) — 159.1 km (98.9 mi)
- Port Gentil International Airport (POG) — 165.8 km (103.0 mi)
- Corisco International Airport (OCS) — 206.5 km (128.3 mi)
- Koulamoutou Mabimbi Airport (KOU) — 249.9 km (155.3 mi)
- President Obiang Nguema International Airport (GEM) — 278.6 km (173.1 mi)
- Oyem Airport (OYE) — 290.7 km (180.6 mi)
The LBQ code helps confirm the Lambaréné airport when booking domestic flights across Gabon's forested interior, usually via Libreville. It keeps this Ogooué River field distinct on tickets and connection planning.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lambarene Airport?
The IATA code for Lambarene Airport is LBQ.
What is the ICAO code for Lambarene Airport?
The ICAO code for Lambarene Airport is FOGR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.