Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM): Codes, Runways & Location
Foumban Nkounja Airport (IATA: FOM · ICAO: FKKM) is a medium-sized airport serving Foumban, Cameroon. It lies at 5.6369° N, 10.7508° E, 3963 ft (1208 m) above sea level.
Overview of Foumban Nkounja Airport
Foumban Nkounja Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Foumban in Cameroon. It is identified by the IATA code FOM and the ICAO code FKKM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Foumban Nkounja Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2100 m (6889 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 3963 ft (1208 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bafoussam Airport (BFX) about 45 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 ≈ 2,100 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Foumban Nkounja Airport
Where is Foumban Nkounja Airport located?
Foumban Nkounja Airport is located in Foumban, Cameroon. Its coordinates are 5.6369° N, 10.7508° E.
What is the airport code for Foumban Nkounja Airport?
Foumban Nkounja Airport has an IATA code of FOM and an ICAO code of FKKM.
How long is the runway at Foumban Nkounja Airport?
Foumban Nkounja Airport's longest runway is about 2100 m (6889 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Foumban Nkounja Airport have?
Foumban Nkounja Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Foumban Nkounja Airport a major airport?
Foumban Nkounja Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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