Douala International Airport (FKKD)
Large airport · Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon
Airport data
| Name | Douala International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FKKD |
| IATA | DLA |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°0'22" E 9°43'10" 4.00608, 9.71948 |
| Location | Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,350 ft (2850 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Douala International Airport at a glance
Douala International Airport is a large airport in Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon, known to airline systems as DLA. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FKKD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 9,350 ft (2850 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FKKD 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 Douala International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiko Airport | FKKC | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Malabo International Airport | FGSL | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Bafoussam Airport | FKKU | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | DNCA | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Yaoundé Ville Airport | FKKY | 201 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Douala International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Douala International 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 Douala International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Douala International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Douala International Airport is FKKD, and its IATA code is DLA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Douala International Airport above sea level?
Douala International Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Douala International Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.0061, 9.7195 — in Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tiko Airport, about 41 km away.
Does FKKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FKKD 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 Douala International Airport?
Douala International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,350 ft (2850 m) with a ASP surface.