Foumban Nkounja Airport (FKKM)
Medium airport · Foumban, West Region, Cameroon
Airport data
| Name | Foumban Nkounja Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FKKM |
| IATA | FOM |
| Elevation | 3,963 ft (1208 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°38'13" E 10°45'3" 5.63692, 10.75080 |
| Location | Foumban, West Region, Cameroon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,889 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Foumban Nkounja Airport at a glance
Foumban Nkounja Airport is a medium airport in Foumban, West Region, Cameroon, known to airline systems as FOM. The field elevation of 3,963 ft (1208 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FKKM 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, 04/22, offers 6,889 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FKKM 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 Foumban Nkounja Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bafoussam Airport | FKKU | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Bamenda Airport | FKKV | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Douala International Airport | FKKD | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Yaoundé Ville Airport | FKKY | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | FKYS | 231 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Foumban Nkounja Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,963 ft field elevation of Foumban Nkounja 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 Foumban Nkounja Airport
What is the ICAO code of Foumban Nkounja Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Foumban Nkounja Airport is FKKM, and its IATA code is FOM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Foumban Nkounja Airport above sea level?
Foumban Nkounja Airport sits at an elevation of 3,963 feet (1208 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Foumban Nkounja Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.6369, 10.7508 — in Foumban, West Region, Cameroon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bafoussam Airport, about 45 km away.
Does FKKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FKKM 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 Foumban Nkounja Airport?
Foumban Nkounja Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,889 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.