Bamenda Airport (FKKV)
Medium airport · Bamenda, North-West Region, Cameroon
Airport data
| Name | Bamenda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FKKV |
| IATA | BPC |
| Elevation | 4,065 ft (1239 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°2'21" E 10°7'21" 6.03924, 10.12260 |
| Location | Bamenda, North-West Region, Cameroon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bamenda Airport at a glance
Bamenda Airport is a medium airport in Bamenda, North-West Region, Cameroon, known to airline systems as BPC. The field elevation of 4,065 ft (1239 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FKKV 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, 17/35, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FKKV 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 Bamenda 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 | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Foumban Nkounja Airport | FKKM | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | DNCA | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Douala International Airport | FKKD | 230 km (124 NM) |
| Tiko Airport | FKKC | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bamenda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,065 ft field elevation of Bamenda 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 Bamenda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bamenda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bamenda Airport is FKKV, and its IATA code is BPC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bamenda Airport above sea level?
Bamenda Airport sits at an elevation of 4,065 feet (1239 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bamenda Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.0392, 10.1226 — in Bamenda, North-West Region, Cameroon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bafoussam Airport, about 61 km away.
Does FKKV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FKKV 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 Bamenda Airport?
Bamenda Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.