2.2.4 Cameroon Maroua-Salak Airport
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 |
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Country |
Cameroon |
Province or District |
Far-North Province |
Nearest Town or City |
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 |
IATA Code |
MVR |
ICAO Code |
FKKL |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
CAMAIR-CO |
Management Contact Person |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Airport Picture
Runways
Runway |
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ID |
Dimensions |
Surface |
PCN |
ILS |
13/31 |
6890 x 148 feet |
ASPHALT |
033FDYU |
NO |
Further details on the runway are as follows:
Runway North |
Runway South |
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Surface |
ASPHALT |
Surface |
ASPHALT |
True Heading |
130.0 |
True Heading |
310.0 |
Latitude |
10.457428 |
Latitude |
10.445353 |
Longitude |
14.249969 |
Longitude |
14.264753 |
Elevation |
1390.0 feet |
Elevation |
1368.0 feet |
Slope |
-0.3° |
Slope |
0.3° |
Landing Distance |
6890 feet |
Landing Distance |
6890 feet |
Take-off Distance |
7087 feet |
Takeoff Distance |
7087 feet |
Overrun Length |
197 feet |
Overrun Length |
197 feet |
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 |
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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.