Bafoussam Airport (FKKU)
Medium airport · Bafoussam, West Region, Cameroon
Airport data
| Name | Bafoussam Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FKKU |
| IATA | BFX |
| Elevation | 4,347 ft (1325 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°32'13" E 10°21'17" 5.53692, 10.35460 |
| Location | Bafoussam, West Region, Cameroon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,203 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bafoussam Airport at a glance
Bafoussam Airport is a medium airport in Bafoussam, West Region, Cameroon, known to airline systems as BFX. The field elevation of 4,347 ft (1325 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FKKU 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, 15/33, offers 8,203 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FKKU 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 Bafoussam Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foumban Nkounja Airport | FKKM | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Bamenda Airport | FKKV | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Douala International Airport | FKKD | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Tiko Airport | FKKC | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Yaoundé Ville Airport | FKKY | 229 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bafoussam Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,347 ft field elevation of Bafoussam 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 Bafoussam Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bafoussam Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bafoussam Airport is FKKU, and its IATA code is BFX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bafoussam Airport above sea level?
Bafoussam Airport sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet (1325 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bafoussam Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.5369, 10.3546 — in Bafoussam, West Region, Cameroon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Foumban Nkounja Airport, about 45 km away.
Does FKKU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FKKU 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 Bafoussam Airport?
Bafoussam Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,203 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.