2.2.2 Cameroon Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport
Airport Overview
Yaoundé International Airport was inaugurated in 1991. It is situated 24km from downtown.
The airport is a vast complex of 420 hectares, with an annual capacity of 1.5 million passengers, which can be extended to 2.5 million.
The warehouse capacity is estimated at 10,000 mt per year and the freight is estimated 50,000 mt per year. The highway to link the town of Yaoundé to the airport is still under construction.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Cameroon |
Province or District |
Centre Province |
Nearest Town or City |
Yaoundé (27 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Yaoundé – Nsimalen International Airport |
Latitude |
3.7225 |
Longitude |
11.553333 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
2278 ft/ 694 mt |
IATA Code |
NSI |
ICAO Code |
FKYS |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Yaoundé Airport, BP 13615 Yaoundé Tel: +237 23 36 02 / 23 45 21 Fax : +237 23 45 20 |
Management Contact Person |
Name: Etoa Mondoman Francis Title: Managing Director Email: adc@camnet.cm Tel1: +237 23 45 35 Tel2: +237 42 35 77 Tel3: +237 23 98 80 Name: Balla Michel Title: Chef d’Escale E-mail: balla.michel@adcsa.aero Tel1 : 677 87 65 00 Tel2 : 222 23 36 02 Website: https://www.adcsa.aero/ |
Open From (hours) |
05h |
Open To (hours) |
23h |
Airport Picture
The schematic for the airport can be found at this attachment.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The following international companies are present at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport.
Air companies |
Destinations |
Air France |
Paris – Charles de Gaulle |
Air Ivoire |
Abidjan and Cotonou |
Camair. Co |
Douala; Garoua; Ngaoundere; Maroua |
Brussels Airlines |
Brussels |
Kenya Airways |
Abidjan, Nairobi |
Sky |
Lagos, Libreville |
Turkish |
Istanbul |
Africa Aviation |
Libreville |
Pounto |
Equatorial Guinea |
Ethiopian Airlines |
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Cameroon Airport Company Contact List
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The annual capacity of Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport is estimated at about 1,500 000 passengers, which can easily be increased to 2,500,000. The capacity in terms of cargo is estimated at 50,000 mt annually. It should be mentioned that the airport is used only at 20% of its capacity.
Performance for 2016 | |
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Per Year |
Total Aircraft Movements |
8214 |
Total Passengers |
672,930 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
50,000 |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
6,573 |
Current Use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
3 rotations / week |
Sources:
https://asecnaonline.asecna.aero
https://ccaa.aero/index.php/fr/statistiques-sur-le-transport-aerien
Runways
It is reported that a U-turn is obligatory on the turn-around areas for aircraft equal or above 20 mt weight. Overflight of the city of Yaoundé is prohibited for mono and multi-engines under FL 70 and FL 170.
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,400m X 45m |
Orientation |
01/19 |
Surface |
Asphalted – Strength : PCN67/F/C/W/U Asphaltic Concrete |
Further details on the runway are as follows.
Runway |
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Surface |
ASPHALT |
True Heading |
010.0 |
Latitude |
3.707408 |
Longitude |
11.550628 |
Elevation |
2263.0 feet |
Slope |
0.1° |
Landing Distance |
11155 feet |
Take-off Distance |
11355 feet |
Overrun Length |
200 feet |
Overrun Surface |
ASPHALT |
Lighting System |
HIRL |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There is no dedicated helicopter pad but helicopters may land upon request.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
n/a |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Category 7 |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
No |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
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Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Boeing 747 with Upper Deck; 577; 737; AN 124 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Boeing 747 with Upper Deck; 577; 737; AN 124 | ||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
1 Presidential parking; 7 private parking, 4 of which use telescopic footbridge and 3 with mobile footbridge | ||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
Unknown (but 10,000 mt annually can be handled) | ||
Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
Max. capacity (tons): > 7 mt |
Max Height (m) |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
Night landing hours are between 20:00 and 06:00
Storage Facilities
Yaoundé airport has capacity for 50,000 mt cargo. Less than 20% of the 50,000 mt capacity is currently used.
The airport has warehouse facilities for cargo (1,839m2). Annual capacity is estimated at 50,000 mt.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
In Yaoundé airport there are two airfield charges depending on the type and size of aircrafts.
- From less than 10 seats aircraft to 351 seats:
- Commercial the cost is from 100,000 XAF to 4,100,000 XAF;
- Technical cost charge is from 50,000 XAF to 2,000,000 XAF;
- Cargo aircraft with pallets the cost charge is from XAF 750,000 to XAF 4,700,000;
- Cargo aircraft without pallets the cost charge is from XAF 150,000 to XAF 1,600,000;
- The cost of refueling (Jet A1) is higher than in Douala: 661.07 XAF per liter (1.567 USD/L).
Fuel Services Charges
Price per Litre USD - $ | |
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Jet A-1 | storage available for a quantity around 125 m³/day |
Avgas |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Source: MAERSK April 2019
Security
Security at the airport is rated as Good and is ensured by the national police and Gendarmerie forces. The airport is equipped with X-ray machines. Access to the tarmac is restricted.