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Douala (FKKD/DLA) — Douala, Cameroon

Douala (FKKD/DLA) serves Douala, Cameroon. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 33 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: FKKD
  • Name: Douala
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 4.00608
  • Longitude: 9.71948
  • Elevation: 33 ft
  • Country: Cameroon
  • Municipality: Douala
  • IATA Code: DLA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Douala
  • Distance from City: 4.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 9350 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, NDB
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.700 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx XAF 6000/ton
  • Parking Fee: XAF 3000/ton per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: XAF
  • Remarks: ADC (Aeroports du Cameroun) fees. Douala is Cameroon's economic capital airport.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Total Energies or Tradex fuel. Available during operating hours.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Coastal tropical climate. Heavy rainfall; one of wettest cities in Africa.

Alternates

FGSL

  • ICAO: FGSL
  • Name: Malabo
  • Distance (NM): 62.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: CEMAC citizens (Cameroon, CAR, Chad, Congo, Gabon) visa-free with national ID or biometric passport. Also visa-free: Barbados, China, Tunisia (30d), Turkey (90d), UAE (90d). Diplomatic/service passport exemptions: Brazil, China, Cuba, Morocco, South Korea, UAE (90d). E-Visa required for most others since Jul 2023 ($75 USD).

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

A0479/25 info
REF AMDT 05/25 WEF 15 MAY 2025 AD2.17 ATS AIRSPACE COLUMN 1 CTR DOUALA READ CYLINDRE INSTEAD OF CERCLE THE REST UNCHANGED ASECNA AIP MODIFY PAGE 03AD-2.FKKD.10
2025-05-15 14:09:00 Until further notice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at FKKD?
The tower frequency at Douala is 119.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at FKKD?
Douala offers Jet A-1.
Where is FKKD located?
Douala (FKKD) is located in Douala, Cameroon.
What is the IATA code for FKKD?
The IATA code for Douala is DLA.
How long is the runway at FKKD?
The main runway at Douala (12/30) measures 9350 X 148.
Does FKKD have an ILS approach?
Yes, Douala has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is FKKD a port of entry?
Yes, Douala is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.