Ouesso Airport - OUE
Ouesso Airport serves Ouesso, Republic of Congo. Ouesso is the capital of the Sangha Department in the Republic of Congo. The airport is owned and operated by the local government. It sits at 353 meters or 1,158 feet above mean sea level and its coordinates are 1°36′55″N 16°02′15″E. Ouesso Airport’s IATA code is OUE and its ICAO code is FCOU. There is one runway, facing 02/20 and there is one runway that measures 1.8 miles or 9,843 feet. The runway has an asphalt surface. Ouesso Airport – OUE’s non-directional beacon is located in town and is 1.3 nautical miles from the airport.
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The Cameroon border is less than 1.8 miles from the Ouesso Airport’s runway. The airport serves Ouesso and its neighboring areas. It is the capital of the Sangha Department. The town lies on the Sangha River and is linked by ferry to Brazzaville. The town is Ouesso is also known for the pygmy people who live in the area. The main airline that serves Ouesso Airport is Canadian Airways Congo. The top destination is Brazzaville, the country’s capital. In addition to passenger traffic, Ouesso Airport is also an important cargo hub for the area. Towns and villages found near the airport include Sembe, Impfondo, Dongou, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a handful of great hotels located near the airport. One of the closest airport hotels is the Hotel MIndonggo Ouesso. It is found just a few minutes from the airport. One well-reviewed accommodation option is Resid Hotel.
An alternative airport to Ouesso Airport is Epena Airport, located in Epena, Congo.