Garoua International Airport (GOU): Codes, Runways & Location
Garoua International Airport (IATA: GOU · ICAO: FKKR) is a large airport serving Garoua, Cameroon. It lies at 9.3348° N, 13.3721° E, 794 ft (242 m) above sea level.
Overview of Garoua International Airport
Garoua International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Garoua in Cameroon. It is identified by the IATA code GOU and the ICAO code FKKR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Garoua International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3363 m (11032 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 794 ft (242 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Yola Airport (YOL) about 104 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 ≈ 3,363 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garoua International Airport
Where is Garoua International Airport located?
Garoua International Airport is located in Garoua, Cameroon. Its coordinates are 9.3348° N, 13.3721° E.
What is the airport code for Garoua International Airport?
Garoua International Airport has an IATA code of GOU and an ICAO code of FKKR.
How long is the runway at Garoua International Airport?
Garoua International Airport's longest runway is about 3363 m (11032 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Garoua International Airport have?
Garoua International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Garoua International Airport a major airport?
Garoua International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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