2.2 Cameroon Aviation

Cameroon has 33 airports/airfields of different sizes and uses:

11 are paved runways from 1,523 m to 3,047 m long.
3 airports have international rank and capacity: Douala, Yaoundé and Garoua;
5 are considered as secondary airports: Maroua, Ngaoundéré, Bertoua, Bafoussam and Bamenda.
22 small size airports with unpaved runways are considered as emergency airports.

The main Cameroonian airport is Douala followed by Yaoundé-Nsimalen. Garoua, Maroua and Ngaoundéré airports receive traffic from time to time.

For more information on government agency and airport company contact details, please see the following links: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List

Key airport information may also be found at W orld Aero Data.

Source for information national airports and airfields: World Airports

Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority

The Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) is in charge of defining the country’s air transport policy, including security and safety matters and granting authorization of overflight and landing. It determines the amount of the development licence fixed to 15,000 F CFA per aircraft and 10,000 FCA per passenger. United Nations aircrafts are not subject to payment of this tax.

Authority and address

Contact Names / Email

Tel / Fax

Website

Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA)

BP 6998, Yaoundé

Name: AVOMO epse KOKI

Title: Director General

Email: contact@ccaa.aero

Name: Augustin Desire Kamajou

Title: Regional Delegate

Email: Augustin.kamajou@ccaa.aero

Tel1: +237 222 30 30 90

Tel2: +237 222 30 26 92

Tel3: +237 233 42 09 62

Fax: +237 222 30 33 62

www.ccaa.aero

Summary of Role and Services:

To supervise and promote aviation activities in Cameroon in order to ensure safety and security.
Airport Facilities development planning
Civil Aviation Authorities (OACI, ASECNA, UIT…) follow-up
Respect of competition’s rules
Civil Aviation law enforcement measures follow-up

Under technical responsibility of the Ministry in charge of Civil Aviation and under financial responsibility of the Treasury Dept.

Aéroports Du Cameroun

A para-external company, ‘Les Aéroports du Cameroun’, is a government structure, responsible for the management, development and maintenance of airport infrastructures all over the country. It is therefore in charge of providing the following services:

Handling operations;
Parking arrival aircrafts;
Cargo and luggage (arrival and departure) management;
Ramp handling;
Aircraft servicing;
Airports maintenance;
Airports equipment;
Airport security.
Ground assistance and service to aircrafts, Passengers and Luggage.

Authority and address

Contact Names / Email

Tel / Fax

Website

Aeroports du Cameroun (ADC)

BP 13615 Yaoundé

Name: Thomas Owona Assoumou

Title: General Director

Email: adc@adcsa.aero

Name: Effa Tangana Prospere

Title: Chef d’Escale

Email: prosper.effa@adcsa.aero

Tel1: +237 222 23 45 21

Tel2: 222 23 36 02

Fax: +237 222 23 45 20

Tel1: +237 677 23 91 31

Tel2: +237 696 93 88 74

Fax: +237 233 43 86 36

www.adcsa.aero

Summary of Role and Services:

Under supervision of Ministerial Department of Transport.
Management, running, renewal, rehabilitation and development of airports facilities :
Yaoundé-Nsimalen ; Douala ; Garoua ; Maroua-Salak ; Ngaoundéré ; Bamenda et Bertoua.

Its main tasks are to improve ground assistance and service to aircrafts, passengers and luggage management in airports.

ASECNA

ASECNA is in charge of air navigation safety/assistance and the providing of meteorological information at the three international airports of Douala, Yaoundé-Nsimalen and Garoua. For the other/domestic airports, these activities are performed by the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority.

Authority and address

Contact Names / Email

Tel / Fax

Website

Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa (ASECNA)

BP 4063 Douala

Name: Abe Manga

Title: Representative

Email: asecna-aim-douala@asecna.org

Tel1: 699 70 22 61

Tel2: 233 42 35 51

Fax: 233 42 71 17

https://ais.asecna.aero

https://asecnaonline.asecna.aero

Summary of Role and Services:

Governed by The Dakar Convention on October 25th 1974.

According Article 2 of Dakar Convention, the Agency is in charge of development, setting-up and management of services and facilities on technical messages transmission, aircraft guidance, air traffic control, in flight information, weather forecasts (in flight, approach, landing phases).

CAMAIR-CO

Domestic flights in Cameroon are ensured by the national company, Cameroon Airlines Corporation (CAMAIR-CO). It should be mentioned that air transport is the easiest way of travelling between Southern and Northern Cameroon. The CAMAIR website can be found here.

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

All private and non-scheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for commercial or non-commercial purposes must request prior permission from the Minister of External Relations and from the Director of Civil Aviation, both in Yaoundé at least 10 working days prior to departure. It is advisable, if possible, to provide itinerary earlier.

Clearance will not be granted more than 48-24 hours before the requested overflight and/or landing.

The requestor should follow up directly with Civil Aviation no earlier than 72 hours before planned overflight.

All requests must be submitted in duplicate and all approvals must have the concurrence of the Ministry of External Relations.

All applications must include:

       a. Type of aircraft.

       b. Registration of aircraft.

       c. Name of pilot.

       d. Number of crew.

       e. Number of passengers.

       f. Origin of aircraft.

       g. Destination of aircraft.

       h. Airport of stopover.

       i. Airport of exit.

       j. Nature of cargo.

       k. Date of entry and departure.

       l. Purpose of visit.

       m. Services required.

It should be mentioned that for UN chartered aircrafts, it is possible to have the necessary clearances within 24 hours as a matter of urgency.

AIRLINERS OPERATING IN CAMEROON
Company Name	Destination	Address in Cameroon
Aero Contractor	Guinea	479 Avenue de Gaulle - Bonanjo (CRTV) BP 2513, Douala Tel: (+237) 233 43 81 72 - (+237) 677 93 48 00 Fax: (+237) 23 43 81 72
Air Cote d’Ivoire	Abidjan	Rue Joss - Bonanjo BP 4801, Douala Tel : (+237) 33 42 78 35 / 36 Email : aircotedivoiredla@aircotedivoire.com
Air France-KLM	Paris	Rue de Trieste, BP : 4076 Douala Tel : (+237) 233 50 15 15 Fax : (+237) 233 50 15 42 Email : mail.cto.dla@airfrance.fr
AIR Rwanda	Kigali	Rue Tobie Kuoh - Bonanjo, BP 1234, Douala Tel: (+237) 233 42 35 86/87, Mob: (+237) 699 431 799 Email: agnes.atabe@rwandair.com
ALLIED Air (DHL)	cargo	BP : 3582 Douala Tel: (+237) 697 144 828 - 676 73 49 06 Email: ihcmagloirenana@yahoo.fr
ARIK	Lagos, Abuja	1450 Boulevard De La Liberté Douala Tel: (+237) 233 42 13 01 - 233 42 13 08, Mob: (+237) 694 275 318 - 671 837 727 Email: customerrelationsdesk@arikair.com or gladys.nzele-ngu@arikair.com
ASKY AIRLINES	Ndjamena - Lomé	Hall de l’hôtel Djeuga Palace, Rue Narwick 33003 (carrefour Warda), Yaoundé Tel: (+237) 222 22 70 27 - 237 222 22 70 28, Mob: (+237) 698 69 19 97 E-mail :nsikpapt@flyasky.com
Brussels Airlines	Brussels	Rue Ivy – Bonanjo next to Avenue du Général de Gaulle 1100/2256 BP 2074 Douala Tel : (+237) 233 42 05 15, Fax : (+237) 233 42 60 74 Email : douala@brusselsairlines.com
CAMAIR CO	Cameroon	Immeuble la Rotonde, Boulevard de la Liberté, B.P :4852 Douala Tel : (+237) 233 50 55 /56/57/58 Fax : (+237) 233 33 42 20 30 E-mail : info@camair-co.net Rue Mgr Vogt, Montée Cathédrale BP 4852, Yaoundé Tel: (+237) 233 50 55 26 - 222 23 11 79
CEIBA International	Guinea Equatorial	BP 5674 Douala Tel: (+237) 699 56 83 21 - (+237) 233 06 14 41 Email : ebt.ceiba@yahoo.fr
CRONOS Airlines	Guinea Equatorial	International Airport, 1st floor C/O Geometries P.0.BOX: 12478 Douala Tél: (+237) 677 71 34 58 E-mail: zm@cronosair.com
EQUA flight	Equatorial Guinea	Douala Email: parfait.nguimbi@flyecair.com
Ethiopian Airlines	Addis Ababa,	Y building RUE 1755 Nouvelle Route Bastos, Yaoundé Tel: (+237) 222 20 92 68 or (+237) 222 20 93 04 Email: hailegebrelt@Ethiopianairlines.com Rue Joss Bonanjo BP 1326, Douala Tél : (+237) 233 42 02 64 Fax : (+237) 233 43 01 67 Email :dlasr@ethiopianairlines.com, dlaapt@ethiopianairlines.com
KARINOU Airlines	Bangui	Aéroport International de Douala, BP 1925, Douala Tel: (+237) 699 900 358 Email: moukokoedimosamuel@yahoo.fr
Kenya Airways	Nairobi	Rue Tobie Kuoh, Bonanjo, BP 4273, Douala Tel: (+237) 233-439-499 - (+237) 677-508-888, Fax: (+237) 233-439-497 Email: terence.iselle@kenya-airways.com Nouvelle route de Bastos, BP 4273, Yaoundé Tel: (+237) 222-748-957 - (+237) 677-110-060
Royal Air Maroc	Casablanca	10 Avenue de l’hôtel de ville, Douala Tél : 233 42 38 24 Fax : 233 42 53 00 E-mail :hrhidouani@royalairmaroc.com
Senegal Airlines	Dakar	Angle rue Tobie Kuoh et rue Joss - Bonanjo BP 1234, Douala Tel: (+237) 233 20 75 40 - (+237) 233 20 75 41
Sky Gabon	cargo	Aéroport International de Douala, B.P 5 224 Douala Tel: (+237) 273 11 58 81 - 276 85 12 86 - 233 42 57 59 Email: s.ntapie@skygabon.com
SOLENTA Aviation Gabon	Libreville	New airline, just registered to operate in Cameroon (April 2019)
South African Airways	Johannesburg	323 Rue Dominique Savio, Douala Tel: (+237) 233-430-751 - (+237) 679-530-606, Fax: (+237) 233-430-719 Email: darrenhay@flysaa.com
TAAG ANGOLA	Luanda	920 Avenue de la Liberté, BP : 130 Douala Tél : (+237) 233 42 54 27 Fax : (+237) 233 42 54 29 E-mail : taagdouala@yahoo.fr
Trans Air Congo (TAC)	Congo Brazzaville	Aéroport international de Douala BP 12798 Tél : (+237) 696 66 66 63 E-mail : danie@flytransaircongo.com
Turkish Airline	Istanbul	Carrefour Bastos BP : 35650 Douala Tel : 222 20 88 49, 2. Tél : 676 76 34 99 E-mail: yaoundesales@thy.com, nsiops@thy.com

Humanitarian Flights

UNHAS is operating in Cameroon as follows:

Réservations & Renseignements: 00237 698 432 243
Airport Check-in & Ops: 
         - Yaoundé 00237 690 044 511 / 691 918 882
         - Maroua 00237 690 121 230
         - Garoua 00237 696 801 326 / 655 006 253

Email: unhas.cameroon@wfp.org

UNHAS could extend their activities to cover North-West and South-West before end of 2019. Tiko, Bamenda and Manfe could be included in future rotations.

Source: https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/operations/cameroon/unhas

2.2.1 Cameroon Douala International Airport

Airport Overview
Runways
Helicopter pad(s)
Airport Operating Details
Airport Infrastructure Details
Cargo capacity
Storage Facilities
- Fuel storage
- Cargo storage
Airfield Costs
- Cargo Terminal Charges
Security

Airport Overview

The International Airport of Douala was opened to traffic in 1981. It offers 12 posts of parking and can receive two Boeings 747 at the same time. It is the most important airport of the country, handling two thirds of Cameroon's air traffic.

Location Details
Country	CAMEROON	Latitude	04° 00' 21.89" N
Province / District	LITTORAL REGION	Longitude	009° 43' 10.13" E
Town or City (Closest)	Douala (5 km)	Elevation (ft. and m)	33 ft, 10m
Airfield Name	Douala International Airport	IATA and ICAO Codes	DLA / FKKD
Open From (hours)	05:00	Open To (hours)	23:00

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Managed by ADC, Douala has the size of a standard airport with an asphalted runway of 3,047 meters long. Douala airport is mainly structured as follows:

Parking:

2 presidential areas reserved
11 passenger parking places of which 2 are reserved for emergency cases
3 parking for freight aircrafts

Storage capacity: 39 pallets

Departure cargo: 100 mt;
Arrival cargo: 100 mt;
Transit cargo: 100 mt

Size cargo aircraft bulk:

2 big and 2 small aircrafts can be offloaded at the same time;

Size cargo aircraft on pallets:

Only 1 aircraft can be offloaded.

Cargo Handling Equipment:

Elevator: 2 high ladders of 7 and 14 mt are operational;
6 ladders of 7 mt for aircraft hold.

Airport Picture

The airport schematic can be found in this attachment.

Runways

Douala International Airport offers one tarmac runway.

Runway
Published length (meters)	3,047
Usable length (meters)
Width (meters)	45
Orientation	12/30
Surface	Asphalted – Strength : PCN59/F/C/X/U Composite

Runway		Slipway
Surface	ASPHALT	Surface	ASPHALT
True Heading	297.0	True Heading	117.0
Latitude	4.000242 04° 00' 00.87" N	Latitude	4.011867 04° 00' 42.72" N
Longitude	9.730975 009° 43' 51.51" E	Longitude	9.708044 009° 42' 28.96" E
Elevation	13.0 feet 4 meters	Elevation	33.0 feet 10 meters
Slope	0.2°	Slope	-0.2°
Landing Distance	9350 feet 2850 meters	Landing Distance	9350 feet 2850 meters
Takeoff Distance	9539 feet 2907 meters	Takeoff Distance	9512 feet 2899 meters
Overrun Length	189 feet 58 meters	Overrun Length	162 feet 49 meters
Overrun Surface	ASPHALT	Overrun Surface	ASPHALT
Lighting System	HIRL A1	Lighting System	HIRL PAPI

Helicopter pad(s)

There are two landing areas for helicopters, owned by a private company, Cameroon Helicopters Cooperation (CHC). Details are as follows:

Landing areas (H1 & H2): 18.5 x 7m each
Resistance: 27 T
Elevation (H1 & H2): 9m (30ft)
Parking: 61.84 x 39.20m

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Max size cargo aircraft that bulk cargo can be offloaded	Boeing 747 with Upper Deck
Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on a pallet	Boeing 747 with Upper Deck
Total parking size (m²)	Unknown (But airport offers 12 post for aircrafts, including 2 B747 at a same time)
Storage capacity (m.tons)	Unknown
Cargo handling equipment	Yes	If yes, specify below
Elevators		Max. capacity (tons): >15MT
	Can reach the upper deck of a B.747?: Yes
Loading ramps	Available

Cargo handling equipment Aéroports Du Cameroun (ADC).

Airport Infrastructure Details

AIRFIELD DETAILS
Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal building	Yes	Single point refueling	Yes
Passenger terminal	Yes	Starter units (press air)	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground power (mobile)	Yes
Pax transport to airfield	Yes	Crash crew	Yes
Control tower	Yes	Aircraft support services	Yes
Weather facilities	Yes	Latrine servicing	Yes
Catering services	Yes	Fire fighting	Yes
Base Operating room	No	Firefighting category (ICAO)	Category: 8
Airport radar	No	Firefighting equipment	Yes
NDB (Non Directional Beacon)	Yes	De-icing equipment	No
VOR	Yes	IFR procedures	Yes
ILS (Instrument Landing System)	Yes	Runway lights	Yes
Approach lights	Yes	Parking ramp lighting	Yes

Note: the airport is prohibited for aircraft not equipped with bilateral radio communications.

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators

In 2016, passenger indicators dropped by 5.67%, mainly due to the number of flights which was reduced by Camair-CO, Air France, South African Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines and ECAIR. The number of flights went from 19,526 to 18,419, representing 715,025 passengers in 2016.

In the same period, freight performance increased by 7.7%, starting with 17,993 mt in 2015 and reaching 19,379 mt in 2016.

Douala International Airport operates at 60% of its capacity and is not considered congested.

Sources:

https://asecnaonline.asecna.aero

https://ccaa.aero/index.php/fr/statistiques-sur-le-transport-aerien

Cargo capacity

Capacity Cargo	Year(s) and figures
Total aircraft movements	18 419 (2016)
Total capacity of the airport (MT)	19,379 (2016)
Current activity of the airport (MT)	N/A
Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)	Not in place

Storage Facilities

Fuel storage

Jet A1: 2 tanks of 720m³ each
Flow: 120m³/H
Jet A2: 1 tank truck of 5m³
AVGAS: available in drums at the depot

Cargo storage

The airport has warehouse facilities for cargo storage. The capacity of the warehouse is estimated at 50,000 mt annually.

Airfield Costs

Cargo Terminal Charges

Source: MAERSK April 2019

Air Field Charges:

A fix prices are established as follow:

Passenger Aircrafts: from XAF 100,000 to XAF 4,100,000
Cargo Aircrafts with pallets: from XAF 750,000 to XAF 2,350,000
Cargo Aircrafts without pallets: XAE from 300,000 to XAF 800,000; (Gros Porteur IL 76/AN 124)
Labour Assistance Cost per hour work: XAF 10,000;
Service Equipment Cost per hour work: from XAF 80,000 to XAF 375,000

Security

Security at the airport is rated as good and is ensured by the national police. Entrance to the embarking zone is restricted for the general public. The airport is equipped with X-ray machines and luggage is systematically checked. Access to the tarmac is also restricted.

2.2.2 Cameroon Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport

Airport Overview
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Runways
Helicopter Pad(s)
Airport Infrastructure Details
Airport Operating Details
Storage Facilities
Airfield Costs
Security

Airport Overview

Yaoundé International Airport was inaugurated in 1991. It is situated 24km from downtown.

The airport is a vast complex of 420 hectares, with an annual capacity of 1.5 million passengers, which can be extended to 2.5 million.

The warehouse capacity is estimated at 10,000 mt per year and the freight is estimated 50,000 mt per year. The highway to link the town of Yaoundé to the airport is still under construction.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Province or District	Centre Province
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Yaoundé (27 km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Yaoundé – Nsimalen International Airport
Latitude	3.7225
Longitude	11.553333
Elevation (ft and m)	2278 ft/ 694 mt
IATA Code	NSI
ICAO Code	FKYS
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Yaoundé Airport, BP 13615 Yaoundé Tel: +237 23 36 02 / 23 45 21 Fax : +237 23 45 20
Management Contact Person	Name: Etoa Mondoman Francis Title: Managing Director Email: adc@camnet.cm Tel1: +237 23 45 35 Tel2: +237 42 35 77 Tel3: +237 23 98 80 Name: Balla Michel Title: Chef d’Escale E-mail: balla.michel@adcsa.aero Tel1 : 677 87 65 00 Tel2 : 222 23 36 02 Website: https://www.adcsa.aero/
Open From (hours)	05h
Open To (hours)	23h

Airport Picture

The schematic for the airport can be found at this attachment.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The following international companies are present at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport.

Air companies	Destinations
Air France	Paris – Charles de Gaulle
Air Ivoire	Abidjan and Cotonou
Camair. Co	Douala; Garoua; Ngaoundere; Maroua
Brussels Airlines	Brussels
Kenya Airways	Abidjan, Nairobi
Sky	Lagos, Libreville
Turkish	Istanbul
Africa Aviation	Libreville
Pounto	Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopian Airlines

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The annual capacity of Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport is estimated at about 1,500 000 passengers, which can easily be increased to 2,500,000. The capacity in terms of cargo is estimated at 50,000 mt annually. It should be mentioned that the airport is used only at 20% of its capacity.

Performance for 2016
	Per Year
Total Aircraft Movements	8214
Total Passengers	672,930
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	50,000
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	6,573
Current Use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	3 rotations / week

Sources:

https://asecnaonline.asecna.aero

https://ccaa.aero/index.php/fr/statistiques-sur-le-transport-aerien

Runways

It is reported that a U-turn is obligatory on the turn-around areas for aircraft equal or above 20 mt weight. Overflight of the city of Yaoundé is prohibited for mono and multi-engines under FL 70 and FL 170.

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3,400m X 45m
Orientation	01/19
Surface	Asphalted – Strength : PCN67/F/C/W/U Asphaltic Concrete

Further details on the runway are as follows.

Runway
Surface	ASPHALT
True Heading	010.0
Latitude	3.707408 03° 42' 26.67" N
Longitude	11.550628 011° 33' 02.26" E
Elevation	2263.0 feet 690 meters
Slope	0.1°
Landing Distance	11155 feet 3400 meters
Take-off Distance	11355 feet 3461 meters
Overrun Length	200 feet 61 meters
Overrun Surface	ASPHALT
Lighting System	HIRL PAPI

Helicopter Pad(s)

There is no dedicated helicopter pad but helicopters may land upon request.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	No
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refueling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	n/a
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	Category 7
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	No	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	No	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	Boeing 747 with Upper Deck; 577; 737; AN 124
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	Boeing 747 with Upper Deck; 577; 737; AN 124
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	1 Presidential parking; 7 private parking, 4 of which use telescopic footbridge and 3 with mobile footbridge
Storage Area (m³ and MT)	Unknown (but 10,000 mt annually can be handled)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)	Max. capacity (tons): > 7 mt
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Height *(m)*
Loading Ramps	Yes

Night landing hours are between 20:00 and 06:00

Storage Facilities

Yaoundé airport has capacity for 50,000 mt cargo. Less than 20% of the 50,000 mt capacity is currently used.

The airport has warehouse facilities for cargo (1,839m²). Annual capacity is estimated at 50,000 mt.

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

In Yaoundé airport there are two airfield charges depending on the type and size of aircrafts.

From less than 10 seats aircraft to 351 seats:
Commercial the cost is from 100,000 XAF to 4,100,000 XAF;
Technical cost charge is from 50,000 XAF to 2,000,000 XAF;
Cargo aircraft with pallets the cost charge is from XAF 750,000 to XAF 4,700,000;
Cargo aircraft without pallets the cost charge is from XAF 150,000 to XAF 1,600,000;
The cost of refueling (Jet A1) is higher than in Douala: 661.07 XAF per liter (1.567 USD/L).

Fuel Services Charges

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	storage available for a quantity around 125 m³/day
Avgas

Cargo Terminal Charges

Source: MAERSK April 2019

Security

Security at the airport is rated as Good and is ensured by the national police and Gendarmerie forces. The airport is equipped with X-ray machines. Access to the tarmac is restricted.

2.2.3 Cameroon Garoua International Airport

Airport Overview
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Runways
Helicopter Pad(s)
Airport Infrastructure Details
Airport Operating Details
Storage Facilities
Airfield Costs
- Fuel Services Charges
Security

Airport Overview

The airport was opened to traffic in the early 1980s and is an important access point for the northern part of the country. This airport was used in February 2008 for relief operation delivery for Chadian refugees in Northern Cameroon.

Traffic

The annual passenger traffic through Garoua International Airport was estimated at 24,800 persons in 2009, while an average of 109 mt of cargo were received annually at this airport.

Location Details
Country	Cameroon	Latitude	09° 20' 09.21" N
Province / District	North Province	Longitude	013° 22' 12.37" E
Town or City (Closest)	Garoua	Elevation (ft. and m)	794 ft, 242m
Airfield Name	Garoua International Airport	IATA and ICAO Codes	GOU / FKKR
Open From (hours)	07H	Open To (hours)

Airport Picture

The schematic for Garoua Airport can be found at the following attachment.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The main air transporter serving the Garoua International Airport is CAMAIR-CO, with almost daily flights to and from Douala via Yaoundé and sometimes Ndjamena (Chad).

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2016	Annual Figures
Total aircraft movements	3643
Total passengers	30,268
Total capacity of the airport (metric tons)	5,000
Current activity of the airport (metric tons)	52
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)	3 rotations / week

Runways

There is only one tarmac runway at Garoua International Airport.

Runway
Published length (meters)	3,400
Usable length (meters)
Width (meters)	45
Orientation	09/27
Surface	Asphaltic Concrete – Strength : PCN71/F/C/X/T

Further details on the runway are as follows.

Runway West		Runway East
Surface	ASPHALT	Surface	ASPHALT
True Heading	086.0	True Heading	266.0
Latitude	9.334897 09° 20' 05.63" N	Latitude	9.336883 09° 20' 12.78" N
Longitude	13.354831 013° 21' 17.39" E	Longitude	13.385375 013° 23' 07.35" E
Elevation	692.0 feet 211 meters	Elevation	787.0 feet 240 meters
Slope	0.9°	Slope	-0.9°
Landing Distance	11032 feet 3363 meters	Landing Distance	10655 feet 3248 meters
Take-off Distance	11524 feet 3513 meters	Take-off Distance	11524 feet 3513 meters
Lighting System	HIRL J	Displaced Threshold Length	377 feet 115 meters
Overrun Surface	ASPHALT	Overrun Length	492 feet 150 meters

Helicopter Pad(s)

There is no helicopter pad. But helicopters can land in pre-defined areas on the tarmac.

Airport Infrastructure Details

AIRFIELD DETAILS
Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100 (in drums)	No
Terminal building	Yes	Single point refueling	Yes
Passenger terminal	Yes	Starter units (press air)	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground power (mobile)	Yes
Pax transport to airfield	Yes	Crash crew	Yes
Control tower	Yes	Aircraft support services	Yes
Weather facilities	Yes	Latrine servicing	Yes
Catering services	Yes	Fire fighting	Yes
Base Operating room	No	Firefighting category (ICAO)	Category: 7
Airport radar	No	Firefighting equipment	Yes
NDB (Non Directional Beacon)	Yes	De-icing equipment	No
VOR	Yes	IFR procedures	Yes
ILS (Instrument Landing System)	Yes	Runway lights	Yes
Approach lights	Yes	Parking ramp lighting	Yes

Note: the airport is prohibited for aircraft not equipped with bilateral radio communications.

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	Boeing 747 with Upper Deck
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	Boeing 747 with Upper Deck
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	Airport offers 6 post for aircrafts
Storage Area (m³ and MT)	5,000mt annually can be handled
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	YES	Max Capacity (mt)	Max. capacity (tons): 9 mt
Elevators / Hi Loaders	YES	Max Height *(m)*	Cannot reach upper level of a B. 747
Loading Ramps	YES

Storage Facilities

There are some storage facilities at the airport.

Airfield Costs

Fuel Services Charges

Jet A1: 450 m3
Flow : 20m³/H

Security

Security at the airport is Good and is ensured by the national police.

2.2.4 Cameroon Maroua-Salak Airport

Airport Overview
Airport Picture
Runways
Helicopter Pad(s)
Airport Infrastructure Details
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Airport Operating Details
Storage Facilities
Airfield Costs
- Fuel Services Charges
- Cargo Terminal Charges
Security

Airport Overview

Maroua-Salak is a class B domestic airport. It offers two posts for aircrafts parking. CAMAIR-CO operates at the airport. The airport working hours are 7h to 17h.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Province or District	Far-North Province
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Maroua
Airport’s Complete Name	Maroua-Salak Airport
Latitude	10° 27' 05.01" N
Longitude	014° 15' 26.50" E
Elevation (ft and m)	1390 feet 424 meters
IATA Code	MVR
ICAO Code	FKKL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	CAMAIR-CO
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

Airport Picture

Runways

Runway
ID	Dimensions	Surface	PCN	ILS
13/31	6890 x 148 feet 2100 x 45 meters	ASPHALT	033FDYU	NO

Further details on the runway are as follows:

Runway North		Runway South
Surface	ASPHALT	Surface	ASPHALT
True Heading	130.0	True Heading	310.0
Latitude	10.457428 10° 27' 26.74" N	Latitude	10.445353 10° 26' 43.27" N
Longitude	14.249969 014° 14' 59.89" E	Longitude	14.264753 014° 15' 53.11" E
Elevation	1390.0 feet 424 meters	Elevation	1368.0 feet 417 meters
Slope	-0.3°	Slope	0.3°
Landing Distance	6890 feet 2100 meters	Landing Distance	6890 feet 2100 meters
Take-off Distance	7087 feet 2160 meters	Takeoff Distance	7087 feet 2160 meters
Overrun Length	197 feet 60 meters	Overrun Length	197 feet 60 meters
Overrun Surface	ASPHALT	Overrun Surface	ASPHALT
Lighting System	LIRL	Lighting System	LIRL

Source: W orld Aero Data

Helicopter Pad(s)

There is no established helicopter pad although helicopters may land on the airfield tarmac.

Airport Infrastructure Details

AIRFIELD DETAILS
Customs	No	JET A-1 fuel	No
Immigration	No	AVGAS 100 (in drums)	No
Terminal building	Yes	Single point refueling	No
Passenger terminal	Yes	Starter units (press air)	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground power (mobile)	Yes
Pax transport to airfield	No	Crash crew	Yes
Control tower	Yes	Aircraft support services	Yes
Weather facilities	Yes	Latrine servicing	Yes
Catering services	Yes	Fire fighting	Yes
Base Operating room	No	Firefighting category (ICAO)	Category:
Airport radar	No	Firefighting equipment	Yes
NDB (Non Directional Beacon)	Yes	De-icing equipment	No
VOR	No	IFR procedures	Yes
ILS (Instrument Landing System)	No	Runway lights	Yes
Approach lights	Yes	Parking ramp lighting	Yes

Note: the status of the lighting must be confirmed beforehand in case of night landing.

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The airport annual capacity is estimated at 500,000 passengers and 20,000 mt of cargo. But only 15% of this capacity is being used.

Performance for 2016	Annual Figures
Total aircraft movements	1519
Total passengers	39,643
Total capacity of the airport (metric tons)	5,000
Current activity of the airport (metric tons)	23
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)	3 rotations / week

Airport Operating Details

The airport is equipped with FMC for handling of cargo. The capacity is 9mt.

Storage Facilities

The airport has storage facilities but the capacity is unknown.

Airfield Costs

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel is not available

Cargo Terminal Charges

N/A

Security

Security at the airport is Good. Note: There is no X-ray machine. The airport is entirely fenced.

2.2.5 Cameroon Ngaoundere Airport

Airport Overview
Airport Picture
Runways
Helicopter Pad(s)
Airport Infrastructure Details
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Airport Operating Details
Storage Facilities
Airfield Costs
- Fuel Services Charges
- Cargo Terminal Charges
Security

Airport Overview

Ngaoundéré is a class B airport. It offers two posts for aircrafts parking. The airport is not considered congested.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Province or District	Adamaoua Province
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Ngaoundéré
Airport’s Complete Name	Ngaoundéré Airport
Latitude	07° 21' 25.24" N
Longitude	013° 33' 33.27" E
Elevation (ft and m)	3655 feet 1114 meters
IATA Code	NGE
ICAO Code	FKKN
Open From (hours)	7H
Open To (hours)	17H

Airport Picture

Runways

Runway
Published length (meters)	2,700
Usable length (meters)
Width (meters)	45
Orientation	02/20
Surface	Asphalted – PCN (unknown)

Further details on the runway are as follows:

Runway North		Runway South
Surface	ASPHALT	Surface	ASPHALT
True Heading	202.0	True Heading	022.0
Latitude	7.368031 07° 22' 04.91" N	Latitude	7.345994 07° 20' 45.58" N
Longitude	13.563744 013° 33' 49.48" E	Longitude	13.554736 013° 33' 17.05" E
Elevation	3609.0 feet 1100 meters	Elevation	3649.0 feet 1112 meters
Slope	0.5°	Slope	-0.5°
Landing Distance	8727 feet 2660 meters	Landing Distance	8366 feet 2550 meters
Takeoff Distance	8958 feet 2730 meters	Takeoff Distance	8968 feet 2733 meters
Displaced Threshold Length	131 feet 40 meters	Displaced Threshold Length	492 feet 150 meters
Overrun Length	100 feet 30 meters	Overrun Length	110 feet 34 meters
Overrun Surface	ASPHALT	Overrun Surface	ASPHALT
Lighting System	LIGHTS	Lighting System	LIGHTS

Helicopter Pad(s)

N/A. Helicopters can however land on the airfield tarmac.

Airport Infrastructure Details

AIRFIELD DETAILS
Customs	No	JET A-1 fuel	No
Immigration	No	AVGAS 100 (in drums)	No
Terminal building	Yes	Single point refueling	No
Passenger terminal	Yes	Starter units (press air)	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground power (mobile)	Yes
Pax transport to airfield	No	Crash crew	Yes
Control tower	Yes	Aircraft support services	Yes
Weather facilities	Yes	Latrine servicing	Yes
Catering services	Yes	Fire fighting	Yes
Base Operating room	No	Firefighting category (ICAO)	Category:
Airport radar	No	Firefighting equipment	Yes
NDB (Non Directional Beacon)	Yes	De-icing equipment	No
VOR	Yes	IFR procedures	Yes
ILS (Instrument Landing System)	No	Runway lights	Yes
Approach lights	Yes	Parking ramp lighting	Yes

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The annual capacity of Ngaoundéré Airport is estimated to be able to cater for 200,000 passengers.

Performance for 2016	Annual Figures
Total aircraft movements	216
Total passengers	5,203
Total capacity of the airport (metric tons)
Current activity of the airport (metric tons)	0
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)	N/A

Airport Operating Details

The airport is equipped with FMC for handling of cargo. The capacity is 9mt

Storage Facilities

N/A

Airfield Costs

Fuel Services Charges

No fuel available.

Cargo Terminal Charges

N/A

Security

Security at the airport is Good. The airport is entirely fenced. It does not have X-ray machines.

2.2.6. Cameroon Banyo Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	6°46'60” N
Longitude	11°49'0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	1137m
ICAO Code	FKAB

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	900 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.7 Cameroon Bafia Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	4°43'60” N
Longitude	11°15'0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	485m
IATA Code
ICAO Code	FKAF
Managing Company or Airport Authority
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	800 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.8 Cameroon Meiganga Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	6°31'60” N
Longitude	14°22'0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	1027 m
ICAO Code	FKAM

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	800 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.9 Cameroon Betare - Oya Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	5°35'60” N
Longitude	14°4'0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	915 m
ICAO Code	FKAO

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1000 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.10 Cameroon Yoko Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	5°32'60” N
Longitude	12°22’0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	1031 m
ICAO Code	FKAY

2.2.11 Camerron Eseka Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	3°38'60” N
Longitude	10°46’0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	225m
ICAO Code	FKKE

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	800 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.12 Cameroon Tibati Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	6°28'60” N
Longitude	12°37’60” E
Elevation (ft and m)	873 m
ICAO Code	FKKT

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1000m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.13 Cameroon Bafoussam Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	5°32'14” N
Longitude	10°21’14” E
Elevation (ft and m)	1325m
IATA Code	BFX
ICAO Code	FKKU

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2500m X 45 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition

2.2.14 Cameroon Bali Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	5°54'0” N
Longitude	10°0’0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	1352 m
IATA Code	BLC
ICAO Code	FKKG

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1219m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.15 Cameroon Bamenda Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	6°2'21” N
Longitude	10°7’21” E
Elevation (ft and m)	1239 m
IATA Code	BPC
ICAO Code	FKKV

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2500 m X 45 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition

2.2.16 Cameroon Bertoua Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	4°32'56” N
Longitude	13°43’32” E
Elevation (ft and m)	650 m
IATA Code	BTA
ICAO Code	FKKO

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1800 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface
Runway Condition

2.2.17 Cameroon Betou Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	3°2'60” N
Longitude	16°17’40” E
Elevation (ft and m)	448m
IATA Code	BTB
ICAO Code	FKOT

2.2.18 Cameroon Dschang Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	5°27'00” N
Longitude	10°4’0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	1400m
IATA Code	DSC
ICAO Code	FKKS

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1100 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.19 Cameroon Ebolowa Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	2°51'0” N
Longitude	11°10’6” E
Elevation (ft and m)	602 m
IATA Code	EBW
ICAO Code	FKKW

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1290 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.20 Cameroon Foumban Nkounja Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	5°38'12” N
Longitude	10°45’2” E
Elevation (ft and m)	1208m
IATA Code	FOM
ICAO Code	FKKM

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2100 m X 45 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition

2.2.21 Cameroon Yagoua Airport

Airport Overview

Heliport.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	10°20'60” N
Longitude	15°13’60” E
Elevation (ft and m)	326 m
IATA Code	GXX
ICAO Code	FKKJ

2.2.22 Cameroon Kribi Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	2°52'0” N
Longitude	9°58’60” E
Elevation (ft and m)	45 m
IATA Code	KBI
ICAO Code	FKKB

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1800 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.23 Cameroon Kaele Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	10°5'60” N
Longitude	14°26’60” E
Elevation (ft and m)	389m
IATA Code	KLE
ICAO Code	FKKH

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1600m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface
Runway Condition

2.2.24 Cameroon Koutaba Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	5°0'0” N
Longitude	10°0’0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	712 m
IATA Code	KOB

2.2.25 Cameroon Lomie Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	3°8'60” N
Longitude	13°37’0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	624 m
IATA Code	LFW
ICAO Code	FKAL

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1220m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface
Runway Condition

2.2.26 Cameroon Mamfe Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	5°43'00” N
Longitude	9°18’0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	126 m
IATA Code	MMF
ICAO Code	FKKF

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1341m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.27 Cameroon Nkongsamba Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	4°57'00” N
Longitude	9°55’60” E
Elevation (ft and m)	805 m
IATA Code	NKS
ICAO Code	FKAN

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	730 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition

2.2.28 Cameroon Batouri Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	4°28'60” N
Longitude	14°22’0” E
Elevation (ft and m)	656 m
IATA Code	OUR
ICAO Code	FKKI

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1900m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface
Runway Condition

2.2.29 Cameroon Tiko Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	4°5'21” N
Longitude	9°21’37” E
Elevation (ft and m)	46 m
IATA Code	TKC
ICAO Code	FKKC

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1375 m X 46 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition

2.2.30 Cameroon Limbe Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	4.023550
Longitude	9.209440
Elevation (ft and m)
IATA Code	VCC
ICAO Code

2.2.31 Cameroon Abong-Mbang Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Cameroon
Latitude	3°55'00” N
Longitude	13°11’60” E
Elevation (ft and m)	700 m
IATA Code	WIA
ICAO Code	FKAG

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1400 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface	Grass/earth
Runway Condition