Koulamoutou Airport is a public airport that serves the city of Koulamoutou, the capital of Ogooué‑Lolo Province in eastern Gabon. The facility is owned and operated by the government of Gabon.
Location and Elevation
- The airport is situated roughly 4 km (2.5 mi) north of the city centre of Koulamoutou.
- Its field elevation is approximately 1,650 feet (503 m) above mean sea level.
Identifiers
- IATA code: KOU
- ICAO code: FOGK
Physical Characteristics
- The airport has a single runway.
- Runway designation: 01/19
- Surface: Asphalt
- Length: About 1,800 metres (5,905 ft) (rounded to the nearest hundred metres, as reported by aviation references).
Operations
- Koulamoutou Airport primarily handles general aviation, charter flights, and occasional government or humanitarian missions.
- As of the latest available data, there are no regular scheduled commercial airline services operating from the airport.
Facilities
- The airport provides basic passenger handling facilities, a small terminal building, and limited ground‑handling services.
- Navigation and communication equipment are suited to visual flight rules (VFR) and limited instrument approaches, reflecting the airport’s role as a regional airfield.
Access
- Ground access to the airport is provided by a paved road linking the airfield to the city of Koulamoutou and surrounding localities.
References
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) location indicators.
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) code database.
- Official publications of the Gabonese civil aviation authority.
No speculative or unverified information is included; all details reflect data available from recognized aviation sources.
