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Gateway to Lambaréné and the Ogooué River region.
Location
Lambaréné, Gabon
Lambaréné Airport (IATA: LBQ, ICAO: FOGR) is a domestic airport serving Lambaréné, a city in the Moyen-Ogooué province of Gabon, Central Africa. The airport provides essential air connectivity to a city more commonly accessed by river along the Ogooué River.
The airport primarily handles domestic flights within Gabon, linking Lambaréné to the capital Libreville. It is a small facility with limited infrastructure, reflecting the modest size and traffic demands of the region.
Lambaréné is internationally recognized as the site of Albert Schweitzer's famous hospital, founded in 1913, which draws medical personnel and researchers to the area and contributes to some of the airport's traffic.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to central Lambaréné typically relies on taxis and private vehicles, as no formal public transit system serves the route.
Airlines here
Domestic carriers serving Gabon, including operators linking Lambaréné to Libreville, have historically used this airport, though scheduled service is limited.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Moyen-Ogooué province of central Gabon.
- ›Serves as an air gateway near the famous Albert Schweitzer Hospital.
- ›The Ogooué River is a primary alternative means of reaching Lambaréné.
- ›The airport handles predominantly domestic traffic within Gabon.
- ›Runway and infrastructure are modest, suitable for light and regional aircraft.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
