Douala International Airport (DLA): Codes, Runways & Location
Douala International Airport (IATA: DLA · ICAO: FKKD) is a large airport serving Douala, Cameroon. It lies at 4.0061° N, 9.7195° E, 33 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Douala International Airport
Douala International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Douala in Cameroon. It is identified by the IATA code DLA and the ICAO code FKKD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Douala International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2850 m (9350 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 33 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tiko Airport (TKC) about 41 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,850 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Douala International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Douala International Airport
Where is Douala International Airport located?
Douala International Airport is located in Douala, Cameroon. Its coordinates are 4.0061° N, 9.7195° E.
What is the airport code for Douala International Airport?
Douala International Airport has an IATA code of DLA and an ICAO code of FKKD.
How long is the runway at Douala International Airport?
Douala International Airport's longest runway is about 2850 m (9350 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Douala International Airport have?
Douala International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Douala International Airport a major airport?
Douala International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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