Cameroon Airport Guide
Airport operations and flight planning information for international and domestic airports in Cameroon. Aviation Operations Information Bulletin — October 2026.
Country & aviation overview
A key aviation destination in Central Africa
Cameroon supports commercial aviation, business jets, private charters, cargo operations and government flights. Its principal international gateways are Douala International (FKKD) and Yaoundé–Nsimalen International (FKYS), with Garoua International (FKKR) serving the northern region.
- Country
- Republic of Cameroon
- ICAO location prefix
- FK
- Time zone
- UTC+1 (West Africa Time)
- Daylight saving time
- Not observed
- Official languages
- French and English
- Aviation communication
- French / English, subject to local ATC availability
- Aeronautical information provider
- ASECNA
Main airports
Operational reference
| Airport | ICAO / IATA | Hours (UTC) | AOE | Fire CAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala International | FKKD / DLA | H24 | Yes | 8 |
| Yaoundé–Nsimalen | FKYS / NSI | H24 | Yes | 8 |
| Garoua International | FKKR / GOU | 07:00–20:00 | Yes | 7 |
| Maroua–Salak | FKKL / MVR | 07:00–17:00 | TBC | TBC |
| Ngaoundéré | FKKN / NGE | TBC | No | TBC |
| Bamenda | FKKV / BPC | 07:00–15:00 | No | TBC |
| Bertoua | FKKO / BTA | TBC | No | TBC |
| Bafoussam | FKKU / BFX | 07:00–15:00 | TBC | 6 |
AOE = Airport of Entry · H24 = 24-hour operations · Fire CAT = Rescue and Fire Fighting Services category · TBC = To be confirmed. ATC languages are French and English; individual airport arrangements must be confirmed.
International airport highlights
Douala International Airport
Primary commercial & business aviation gateway
Douala serves Cameroon's principal commercial and economic center and is an important destination for international passenger, cargo and executive aviation.
- Hours: H24
- Airport of entry: Yes
- Fire category: CAT 8
- ATC: French / English
Yaoundé–Nsimalen International Airport
Capital city & diplomatic aviation gateway
Yaoundé–Nsimalen serves the country's capital and supports international airline services, government movements, diplomatic travel and business aviation.
- Hours: H24
- Airport of entry: Yes
- Fire category: CAT 8
- ATC: French / English
Garoua International Airport
Northern Cameroon aviation gateway
Garoua provides an important aviation connection to northern Cameroon and may support international operations subject to applicable operational requirements.
- Hours: 07:00–20:00 UTC
- Airport of entry: Yes
- Fire category: CAT 7
- ATC: French / English
Flight planning
Confirm before departure
All operating hours are in UTC. Cameroon local time is UTC+1 all year. This information is for preliminary flight planning and customer reference; some hours, airport-entry classifications, language arrangements and RFFS categories remain subject to verification.
Final flight planning must be based on current ASECNA AIP publications, NOTAMs, airport authority confirmation and applicable civil aviation requirements.
- Landing and overflight permissions
- Mandatory, 72 hours lead time required.
- Airport slots & PPR
- Not required.
- Ground handling
- Arrange passenger assistance, aircraft parking, ramp services and handling support.
- Fuel availability
- Subject to availability.
- Customs & immigration
- During airport hours.
- RFFS coverage
- Yes.
- NOTAMs
- TBC.
- Airport extensions
- Where applicable, request approval for operations outside published hours.
Flight support & customer assistance
Your aviation operations partner in Cameroon
Advance coordination is recommended to ensure efficient handling of all operational requirements. Services we can coordinate include:
- Landing and overflight permit assistance
- Ground handling arrangements
- Fuel coordination
- Airport parking and operational support
- Crew and passenger assistance
- Customs and immigration coordination
- Flight planning and operational information
Reference: ASECNA Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) – Cameroon.