Airport Overview
The airport was opened to traffic in the early 1980s and is an important access point for the northern part of the country. This airport was used in February 2008 for relief operation delivery for Chadian refugees in Northern Cameroon.
Traffic
The annual passenger traffic through Garoua International Airport was estimated at 24,800 persons in 2009, while an average of 109 mt of cargo were received annually at this airport.
Location Details |
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Country |
Cameroon |
Latitude |
09° 20' 09.21" N |
Province / District |
North Province |
Longitude |
013° 22' 12.37" E |
Town or City (Closest) |
Garoua |
Elevation (ft. and m) |
794 ft, 242m |
Airfield Name |
Garoua International Airport |
IATA and ICAO Codes |
GOU / FKKR |
Open From (hours) |
07H |
Open To (hours) |
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Airport Picture
The schematic for Garoua Airport can be found at the following attachment.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main air transporter serving the Garoua International Airport is CAMAIR-CO, with almost daily flights to and from Douala via Yaoundé and sometimes Ndjamena (Chad).
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2016 |
Annual Figures |
Total aircraft movements |
3643 |
Total passengers |
30,268 |
Total capacity of the airport (metric tons) |
5,000 |
Current activity of the airport (metric tons) |
52 |
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
3 rotations / week |
Runways
There is only one tarmac runway at Garoua International Airport.
Runway | |
Published length (meters) |
3,400 |
Usable length (meters) |
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Width (meters) |
45 |
Orientation |
09/27 |
Surface |
Asphaltic Concrete – Strength : PCN71/F/C/X/T |
Further details on the runway are as follows.
Runway West |
Runway East |
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Surface |
ASPHALT |
Surface |
ASPHALT |
True Heading |
086.0 |
True Heading |
266.0 |
Latitude |
9.334897 |
Latitude |
9.336883 |
Longitude |
13.354831 |
Longitude |
13.385375 |
Elevation |
692.0 feet |
Elevation |
787.0 feet |
Slope |
0.9° |
Slope |
-0.9° |
Landing Distance |
11032 feet |
Landing Distance |
10655 feet |
Take-off Distance |
11524 feet |
Take-off Distance |
11524 feet |
Lighting System |
HIRL |
Displaced Threshold Length |
377 feet |
Overrun Surface |
ASPHALT |
Overrun Length |
492 feet |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There is no helicopter pad. But helicopters can land in pre-defined areas on the tarmac.
Airport Infrastructure Details
AIRFIELD DETAILS |
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 (in drums) |
No |
Terminal building |
Yes |
Single point refueling |
Yes |
Passenger terminal |
Yes |
Starter units (press air) |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Crash crew |
Yes |
Control tower |
Yes |
Aircraft support services |
Yes |
Weather facilities |
Yes |
Latrine servicing |
Yes |
Catering services |
Yes |
Fire fighting |
Yes |
Base Operating room |
No |
Firefighting category (ICAO) |
Category: 7 |
Airport radar |
No |
Firefighting equipment |
Yes |
NDB (Non Directional Beacon) |
Yes |
De-icing equipment |
No |
VOR |
Yes |
IFR procedures |
Yes |
ILS (Instrument Landing System) |
Yes |
Runway lights |
Yes |
Approach lights |
Yes |
Parking ramp lighting |
Yes |
Note: the airport is prohibited for aircraft not equipped with bilateral radio communications.
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Boeing 747 with Upper Deck |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Boeing 747 with Upper Deck | ||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
Airport offers 6 post for aircrafts | ||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
5,000mt annually can be handled | ||
Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
YES |
Max Capacity (mt) |
Max. capacity (tons): 9 mt |
Max Height (m) |
Cannot reach upper level of a B. 747 |
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Loading Ramps |
YES |
Storage Facilities
There are some storage facilities at the airport.
Airfield Costs
Fuel Services Charges
- Jet A1: 450 m3
- Flow : 20m3/H
Security
Security at the airport is Good and is ensured by the national police.