Douala International Airport FKKD: Serving Cameroon’s largest city, Douala International Airport is located only about 10 minutes from the city centre. Here’s what you need to know.
Between 2000-0600 UTC, jet takeoff must be from RWY 12. Takeoffs from RWY 30 are only authorized under certain meteorological conditions.
The noise abatement procedure states that aircraft must maintain takeoff thrust and speed until 1,000 FT with a left turn. Then, for aircraft proceeding to the North, backtrack over station minimum FL 040 and normal navigation, For aircraft proceeding to the West, South, and East take normal navigation heading.
Important!
Due to a fault with the hydrant system, priority for refuelling is given to regular commercial flights over non-scheduled flights.
Contact numbers
Police: 1500
Fire: 118
Airport authority: +237 233 431486
AIS: +237691399774
Climate
Douala has a tropical climate. The rainy season falls in the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. December is the driest month. Humidity is generally significant with lowest temperatures reaching around 23 degrees and highest around 32.
Tourist Attractions
La Pagode (The Palace of the Kings Bell)
Doual’art Gallery
Douala Maritime Museum
Douala-Edéa Wildlife Reserve
For support with your flight operations to Douala International Airport, contact UAS
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