Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI): Codes, Runways & Location
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (IATA: NSI · ICAO: FKYS) is a large airport serving Yaoundé, Cameroon. It lies at 3.7226° N, 11.5533° E, 2278 ft (694 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Yaoundé in Cameroon. It is identified by the IATA code NSI and the ICAO code FKYS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3400 m (11155 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 2278 ft (694 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Yaoundé Ville Airport (YAO) about 13 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 ≈ 3,400 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
Where is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport located?
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is located in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Its coordinates are 3.7226° N, 11.5533° E.
What is the airport code for Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport?
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport has an IATA code of NSI and an ICAO code of FKYS.
How long is the runway at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport?
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport's longest runway is about 3400 m (11155 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport have?
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport a major airport?
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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