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 World 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 |
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Summary of Role and Services:
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 |
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Summary of Role and Services:
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 |
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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 |
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Company Name |
Destination |
Address in Cameroon |
Aero Contractor |
Guinea |
479 Avenue de Gaulle - Bonanjo (CRTV) BP 2513,
Douala |
Air Cote d’Ivoire |
Abidjan |
Rue Joss - Bonanjo BP 4801,
Douala |
Air France-KLM |
Paris |
Rue de Trieste, BP : 4076
Douala |
AIR Rwanda |
Kigali |
Rue Tobie Kuoh - Bonanjo, BP 1234,
Douala |
ALLIED Air (DHL) |
cargo |
BP : 3582
Douala |
ARIK |
Lagos, Abuja |
1450 Boulevard De La Liberté
Douala |
ASKY AIRLINES |
Ndjamena - Lomé |
Hall de l’hôtel Djeuga Palace,
Rue Narwick 33003
(carrefour Warda), Yaoundé |
Brussels Airlines |
Brussels |
Rue Ivy – Bonanjo next to Avenue du Général de
Gaulle |
CAMAIR CO |
Cameroon |
Immeuble la Rotonde, Boulevard de la Liberté, B.P :4852
Douala |
CEIBA International |
Guinea Equatorial |
BP 5674
Douala |
CRONOS Airlines |
Guinea Equatorial |
International Airport, 1st floor C/O Geometries P.0.BOX:
12478 Douala |
EQUA flight |
Equatorial Guinea |
Douala |
Ethiopian Airlines |
Addis Ababa, |
Y building RUE 1755 Nouvelle Route
Bastos, Yaoundé |
KARINOU Airlines |
Bangui |
Aéroport International de Douala, BP 1925,
Douala |
Kenya Airways |
Nairobi |
Rue Tobie Kuoh, Bonanjo, BP 4273,
Douala |
Royal Air Maroc |
Casablanca |
10 Avenue de l’hôtel de ville,
Douala |
Senegal Airlines |
Dakar |
Angle rue Tobie Kuoh et rue Joss -
Bonanjo BP 1234,
Douala |
Sky Gabon |
cargo |
Aéroport International de Douala, B.P 5 224
Douala |
SOLENTA Aviation Gabon |
Libreville |
New airline, just registered to operate in Cameroon (April 2019) |
South African Airways |
Johannesburg |
323 Rue Dominique Savio,
Douala |
TAAG ANGOLA |
Luanda |
920 Avenue de la Liberté, BP : 130
Douala |
Trans Air Congo (TAC) |
Congo Brazzaville |
Aéroport international de Douala BP
12798 |
Turkish Airline |
Istanbul |
Carrefour Bastos BP : 35650
Douala |
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
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 |
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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 |
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Published length (meters) |
3,047 |
Usable length (meters) |
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Width (meters) |
45 |
Orientation |
12/30 |
Surface |
Asphalted – Strength : PCN59/F/C/X/U Composite |
Runway |
Slipway |
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Surface |
ASPHALT |
Surface |
ASPHALT |
True Heading |
297.0 |
True Heading |
117.0 |
Latitude |
4.000242 |
Latitude |
4.011867 |
Longitude |
9.730975 |
Longitude |
9.708044 |
Elevation |
13.0 feet |
Elevation |
33.0 feet |
Slope |
0.2° |
Slope |
-0.2° |
Landing Distance |
9350 feet |
Landing Distance |
9350 feet |
Takeoff Distance |
9539 feet |
Takeoff Distance |
9512 feet |
Overrun Length |
189 feet |
Overrun Length |
162 feet |
Overrun Surface |
ASPHALT |
Overrun Surface |
ASPHALT |
Lighting System |
HIRL |
Lighting System |
HIRL |
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 |
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Max size cargo aircraft that bulk cargo can be offloaded |
Boeing 747 with Upper Deck |
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Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on a pallet |
Boeing 747 with Upper Deck |
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Total parking size (m²) |
Unknown (But airport offers 12 post for aircrafts, including 2 B747 at a same time) |
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Storage capacity (m.tons) |
Unknown |
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Cargo handling equipment |
Yes |
If yes, specify below |
Elevators |
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Max. capacity (tons): >15MT |
Can reach the upper deck of a B.747?: Yes |
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Loading ramps |
Available |
Cargo handling equipment Aéroports Du Cameroun (ADC).
Airport Infrastructure Details
AIRFIELD DETAILS |
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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
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 |
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Country |
Cameroon |
Province or District |
Centre Province |
Nearest Town or City |
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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Surface |
ASPHALT |
True Heading |
010.0 |
Latitude |
3.707408 |
Longitude |
11.550628 |
Elevation |
2263.0 feet |
Slope |
0.1° |
Landing Distance |
11155 feet |
Take-off Distance |
11355 feet |
Overrun Length |
200 feet |
Overrun Surface |
ASPHALT |
Lighting System |
HIRL |
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 |
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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 |
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Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Boeing 747 with Upper Deck; 577; 737; AN 124 |
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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 |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
Max. capacity (tons): > 7 mt |
Max Height (m) |
|
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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 - $ | |
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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
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 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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Surface |
ASPHALT |
Surface |
ASPHALT |
True Heading |
086.0 |
True Heading |
266.0 |
Latitude |
9.334897 |
Latitude |
9.336883 |
Longitude |
13.354831 |
Longitude |
13.385375 |
Elevation |
692.0 feet |
Elevation |
787.0 feet |
Slope |
0.9° |
Slope |
-0.9° |
Landing Distance |
11032 feet |
Landing Distance |
10655 feet |
Take-off Distance |
11524 feet |
Take-off Distance |
11524 feet |
Lighting System |
HIRL |
Displaced Threshold Length |
377 feet |
Overrun Surface |
ASPHALT |
Overrun Length |
492 feet |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There is no helicopter pad. But helicopters can land in pre-defined areas on the tarmac.
Airport Infrastructure Details
AIRFIELD DETAILS |
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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 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Boeing 747 with Upper Deck |
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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 |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
YES |
Max Capacity (mt) |
Max. capacity (tons): 9 mt |
Max Height (m) |
Cannot reach upper level of a B. 747 |
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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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Latitude |
10.445353 |
Longitude |
14.249969 |
Longitude |
14.264753 |
Elevation |
1390.0 feet |
Elevation |
1368.0 feet |
Slope |
-0.3° |
Slope |
0.3° |
Landing Distance |
6890 feet |
Landing Distance |
6890 feet |
Take-off Distance |
7087 feet |
Takeoff Distance |
7087 feet |
Overrun Length |
197 feet |
Overrun Length |
197 feet |
Overrun Surface |
ASPHALT |
Overrun Surface |
ASPHALT |
Lighting System |
LIRL |
Lighting System |
LIRL |
Source: World 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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Latitude |
7.345994 |
Longitude |
13.563744 |
Longitude |
13.554736 |
Elevation |
3609.0 feet |
Elevation |
3649.0 feet |
Slope |
0.5° |
Slope |
-0.5° |
Landing Distance |
8727 feet |
Landing Distance |
8366 feet |
Takeoff Distance |
8958 feet |
Takeoff Distance |
8968 feet |
Displaced Threshold Length |
131 feet |
Displaced Threshold Length |
492 feet |
Overrun Length |
100 feet |
Overrun Length |
110 feet |
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 |
|