Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Large airportScheduled service

Malabo International Airport

IATA SSGICAO FGSL🇬🇶 Malabo
Coordinates
3.7553°N, 8.7087°E
Elevation
76 ft (23 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GQ-BN
Time zone
Malabo(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
18:33
Civil dusk
18:54

About 12h 12m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Malabo International Airport

Malabo International Airport

Malabo Airport or Saint Isabel Airport is an airport located at Punta Europa, Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. The airport was named after the then capital, Malabo, approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the east.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

FGSL
Checking for pilot reports…

NOTAMs

FGSL

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

Loading live flights…

Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

Loading current routes…

Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

Loading live traffic…

Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 229,647 ft / 2,940 m151 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GA/G VOICE RDO655.900 MHz
TWRTWR128.300 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (8)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR MALABOClass CCTRGNDFL075

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Equatorial Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: WSW (from about 247.5°), on 42% of observations, averaging 6 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan44%1,606 ft
Feb47%1,705 ft
Mar82%1,725 ft
Apr87%1,668 ft
May88%1,569 ft
Jun83%1,376 ft
Jul74%1,294 ft
Aug76%1,294 ft
Sep75%1,331 ft
Oct84%1,376 ft
Nov92%1,487 ft
Dec67%1,569 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,2941,725 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Malabo International Airport.

Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇬🇶 More airports in Equatorial Guinea

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Malabo International Airport?

The ICAO code for Malabo International Airport is FGSL, and its IATA code is SSG.

Where is Malabo International Airport located?

Malabo International Airport is large airport located in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, at an elevation of 76 ft (23 m).

How many runways does Malabo International Airport have?

Malabo International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,647 ft / 2,940 m.

Which airlines fly to Malabo International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Malabo International Airport include Air France, Chicago Express, Dennis Sky, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, among 9 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Malabo International Airport?

Historical data lists 8 nonstop destinations from Malabo International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Malabo International Airport in?

Malabo International Airport is in the Africa/Malabo time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Malabo International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Malabo International Airport is approximately 0.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Malabo International Airport?

The nearest airport to Malabo International Airport is Tiko Airport (TKC), about 43.9 nm to the ene, followed by Lobe Airfield and Douala International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Malabo International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.