Regional airport · Bafoussam, Cameroon
Bafoussam
- Elevation
- 4,347 ft
- Coordinates
- 5°32′N 10°21′E
- Local time
- Africa/Douala
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Field information
FKKU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Bafoussam (FKKU/BFX) has one runway, 15/33, 8,203 ft (2,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 0700-1500. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FKKU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Douala
Country
Cameroon
CM
Municipality
Bafoussam
Elevation
4,347 ft
Position
5.5369, 10.3546
Traffic level
High
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
0700-1500
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · FKKU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,203 ft (2,500 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FKKU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bafoussam (FKKU / BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FKKU is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FKKU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Cameroon
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Cameroon. Applicable permit lead times for Cameroon are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Cameroon are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at FKKU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FKKU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FKKU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FKKU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FKKU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FKKU: 5° 32′ 13″ N 10° 21′ 17″ E; elevation 4347 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Bafoussam
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bafoussam. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FKKU.
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Cargo Operations at FKKU
Support for freighter operations into FKKU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FKKU sits in the network
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Operating into FKKU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bafoussam — one desk for the whole trip.