N'Gaoundéré Airport (FKKN)
Medium airport · N'Gaoundéré, Adamaoua Region, Cameroon
Airport data
| Name | N'Gaoundéré Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FKKN |
| IATA | NGE |
| Elevation | 3,655 ft (1114 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°21'25" E 13°33'33" 7.35701, 13.55920 |
| Location | N'Gaoundéré, Adamaoua Region, Cameroon |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
N'Gaoundéré Airport at a glance
N'Gaoundéré Airport is a medium airport in N'Gaoundéré, Adamaoua Region, Cameroon, known to airline systems as NGE. The field elevation of 3,655 ft (1114 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FKKN 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, 02/20, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FKKN 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 N'Gaoundéré 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 | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Yola Airport | DNYO | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Moundou Airport | FTTD | 311 km (168 NM) |
| Salak Airport | FKKL | 353 km (191 NM) |
| Foumban Nkounja Airport | FKKM | 364 km (197 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for N'Gaoundéré Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,655 ft field elevation of N'Gaoundéré 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 N'Gaoundéré Airport
What is the ICAO code of N'Gaoundéré Airport?
The ICAO identifier of N'Gaoundéré Airport is FKKN, and its IATA code is NGE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is N'Gaoundéré Airport above sea level?
N'Gaoundéré Airport sits at an elevation of 3,655 feet (1114 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is N'Gaoundéré Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.3570, 13.5592 — in N'Gaoundéré, Adamaoua Region, Cameroon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Garoua International Airport, about 221 km away.
Does FKKN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FKKN 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 N'Gaoundéré Airport?
N'Gaoundéré Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.