LBV
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport
Libreville · GabonICAO FOOL
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV) is an airport serving Libreville, Gabon, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 0° 27' 31.0" N, 9° 24' 44.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. With 16 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Libreville (GMT+1).
Destinations
16
Airlines
11
Elevation ft
39/ 12m
Africa/Libreville
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LBV
ICAO Code
FOOL
City
Libreville
Country
Gabon
Elevation
39 ft
Local Time
05:24 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:0.4586°
Longitude:9.4123°
Popular Routes from LBV
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COO | Cotonou, Benin | 632 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 259 kg | View |
| DLA | Douala, Cameroon | 245 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 100 kg | View |
| PNR | Pointe-noire, Congo (Brazzaville) | 401 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 164 kg | View |
| BZV | Brazzaville, Congo (Brazzaville) | 517 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 212 kg | View |
| LOS | Lagos, Nigeria | 595 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 244 kg | View |
| ABJ | Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire | 979 mi | 2h 31m | medium-haul | 246 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 2,107 mi | 4h 39m | medium-haul | 529 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 3,368 mi | 7h 13m | long-haul | 813 kg | View |
| CMN | Casablanca, Morocco | 2,519 mi | 5h 36m | long-haul | 608 kg | View |
| FIH | Kinshasa, Congo (Kinshasa) | 533 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 219 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LBV
11 active airlines serving Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport.
Air France
AFFrance
Camair-co
QCCameroon
Dennis Sky
DHIsrael
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Hapagfly
HFGermany
Pacific East Asia Cargo Airlines
Q8Philippines
Royal Air Maroc
ATMorocco
Rwandair Express
WBRwanda
Senegal Airlines
DNSenegal
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Gentil Airport | POG | Port Gentil | Gabon | 149 km |
| Bata Airport | BSG | Bata | Equatorial Guinea | 166 km |
| São Tomé International Airport | TMS | Sao Tome | Sao Tome and Principe | 301 km |
| Douala International Airport | DLA | Douala | Cameroon | 394 km |
| Malabo Airport | SSG | Malabo | Equatorial Guinea | 373 km |
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | NSI | Yaounde | Cameroon | 432 km |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | CBQ | Calabar | Nigeria | 513 km |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | QUO | Uyo | Nigeria | 510 km |
Other Airports in Gabon
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 0° 27' 31.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 9° 24' 44.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 0.458600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 9.412280
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Libreville
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 39 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 12 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
The IATA code for Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is LBV, and its ICAO code is FOOL. The airport is located in Libreville, Gabon.
How many destinations can you fly to from LBV?
There are 16 direct destinations available from Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon.
What airlines fly from LBV?
There are 11 airlines operating from LBV, including Air France, Camair-co, Dennis Sky, Ethiopian Airlines, Hapagfly, and more.
What timezone is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport in?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport is in the Africa/Libreville timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport?
Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level.
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