Tiko Airport (FKKC)
Medium airport · Tiko, South-West Region, Cameroon
Airport data
| Name | Tiko Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FKKC |
| IATA | TKC |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°5'21" E 9°21'38" 4.08919, 9.36053 |
| Location | Tiko, South-West Region, Cameroon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,512 ft (1375 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tiko Airport at a glance
Tiko Airport is a medium airport in Tiko, South-West Region, Cameroon, known to airline systems as TKC. The field elevation of 151 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FKKC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 4,512 ft (1375 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FKKC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Tiko Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | FKKD | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Malabo International Airport | FGSL | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | DNCA | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | DNAI | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Bafoussam Airport | FKKU | 195 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tiko Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 151 ft field elevation of Tiko Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Cameroon — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Tiko Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tiko Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tiko Airport is FKKC, and its IATA code is TKC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tiko Airport above sea level?
Tiko Airport sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tiko Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.0892, 9.3605 — in Tiko, South-West Region, Cameroon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Douala International Airport, about 41 km away.
Does FKKC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FKKC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Tiko Airport?
Tiko Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,512 ft (1375 m) with a ASP surface.