Garoua International Airport (FKKR)
Large airport · Garoua, North Region, Cameroon
Airport data
| Name | Garoua International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FKKR |
| IATA | GOU |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°20'5" E 13°22'20" 9.33479, 13.37213 |
| Location | Garoua, North Region, Cameroon |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 11,032 ft (3363 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Garoua International Airport at a glance
Garoua International Airport is a large airport in Garoua, North Region, Cameroon, known to airline systems as GOU. The field elevation of 794 ft (242 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FKKR 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, 09/27, offers 11,032 ft (3363 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FKKR 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 Garoua International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yola Airport | DNYO | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Salak Airport | FKKL | 158 km (85 NM) |
| N'Gaoundéré Airport | FKKN | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Maiduguri International Airport | DNMA | 282 km (152 NM) |
| Gombe Lawanti International Airport | DNGO | 291 km (157 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Garoua International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 794 ft field elevation of Garoua 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 Garoua International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Garoua International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Garoua International Airport is FKKR, and its IATA code is GOU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Garoua International Airport above sea level?
Garoua International Airport sits at an elevation of 794 feet (242 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Garoua International Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.3348, 13.3721 — in Garoua, North Region, Cameroon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yola Airport, about 104 km away.
Does FKKR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FKKR 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 Garoua International Airport?
Garoua International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 11,032 ft (3363 m) with a ASP surface.