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2.2.4 Cameroon Maroua-Salak Airport
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Airport Overview

Maroua-Salak is a class B domestic airport. It offers two posts for aircrafts parking. CAMAIR-CO operates at the airport. The airport working hours are 7h to 17h.


Airport Location and Contact

Country

Cameroon

Province or District

Far-North Province

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Maroua

Airport’s Complete Name

Maroua-Salak Airport

Latitude

10° 27' 05.01" N 

Longitude

014° 15' 26.50" E 

Elevation (ft and m)

1390 feet
424 meters 

IATA Code

MVR

ICAO Code

FKKL

Managing Company or Airport Authority

CAMAIR-CO

Management Contact Person


NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?


Airport Picture

Runways

Runway

ID

Dimensions

Surface

PCN

ILS

13/31

6890 x 148 feet
2100 x 45 meters

ASPHALT

033FDYU

NO


Further details on the runway are as follows:

Runway North

Runway South

Surface

ASPHALT

Surface

ASPHALT

True Heading

130.0

True Heading

310.0

Latitude

10.457428
10° 27' 26.74" N

Latitude

10.445353
10° 26' 43.27" N

Longitude

14.249969
014° 14' 59.89" E

Longitude

14.264753
014° 15' 53.11" E

Elevation

1390.0 feet
424 meters

Elevation

1368.0 feet
417 meters

Slope

-0.3°

Slope

0.3°

Landing Distance

6890 feet
2100 meters

Landing Distance

6890 feet
2100 meters

Take-off Distance

7087 feet
2160 meters

Takeoff Distance

7087 feet
2160 meters

Overrun Length

197 feet
60 meters

Overrun Length

197 feet
60 meters

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Overrun Surface

ASPHALT

Lighting System

LIRL

Lighting System

LIRL

Source: World Aero Data

Helicopter Pad(s)

There is no established helicopter pad although helicopters may land on the airfield tarmac.

Airport Infrastructure Details

AIRFIELD DETAILS

Customs

No

JET A-1 fuel

No

Immigration

No

AVGAS 100 (in drums)

No

Terminal building

Yes

Single point refueling

No

Passenger terminal

Yes 

Starter units (press air)

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes 

Ground power (mobile)

Yes

Pax transport to airfield

No

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:

Airport radar

No

Firefighting equipment

Yes

NDB (Non Directional Beacon)

Yes 

De-icing equipment

No

VOR

No

IFR procedures

Yes

ILS (Instrument Landing System)

No

Runway lights

Yes

Approach lights

Yes 

Parking ramp lighting

Yes

Note: the status of the lighting must be confirmed beforehand in case of night landing.

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The airport annual capacity is estimated at 500,000 passengers and 20,000 mt of cargo. But only 15% of this capacity is being used.

Performance for 2016

Annual Figures

Total aircraft movements

1519

Total passengers

39,643

Total capacity of the airport (metric tons)

5,000

Current activity of the airport (metric tons)

23

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

3 rotations / week


Airport Operating Details

The airport is equipped with FMC for handling of cargo. The capacity is 9mt.

Storage Facilities

The airport has storage facilities but the capacity is unknown.

Airfield Costs

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel is not available

Cargo Terminal Charges

N/A

Security 

Security at the airport is Good. Note: There is no X-ray machine. The airport is entirely fenced.

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