Salak Airport (FKKL)
Medium airport · Maroua, Far North Region, Cameroon
Airport data
| Name | Salak Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FKKL |
| IATA | MVR |
| Elevation | 1,390 ft (424 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°27'5" E 14°15'27" 10.45140, 14.25740 |
| Location | Maroua, Far North Region, Cameroon |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Salak Airport at a glance
Salak Airport is a medium airport in Maroua, Far North Region, Cameroon, known to airline systems as MVR. The field elevation of 1,390 ft (424 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FKKL 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, 13/31, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FKKL 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 Salak Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garoua International Airport | FKKR | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Maiduguri International Airport | DNMA | 202 km (109 NM) |
| N'Djamena International Airport | FTTJ | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Yola Airport | DNYO | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Moundou Airport | FTTD | 284 km (153 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Salak Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,390 ft field elevation of Salak 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 Salak Airport
What is the ICAO code of Salak Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Salak Airport is FKKL, and its IATA code is MVR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Salak Airport above sea level?
Salak Airport sits at an elevation of 1,390 feet (424 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Salak Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.4514, 14.2574 — in Maroua, Far North Region, Cameroon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Garoua International Airport, about 158 km away.
Does FKKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FKKL 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 Salak Airport?
Salak Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.