International hub · Yaounde, Cameroon
Yaounde/Nsimalen
- Elevation
- 2,278 ft
- Coordinates
- 3°43′N 11°33′E
- Local time
- Africa/Douala
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Field information
FKYS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Yaounde/Nsimalen (FKYS/NSI) has one runway, 01/19, 11,155 ft (3,400 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FKYS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Africa/Douala
Country
Cameroon
CM
Municipality
Yaoundé
Elevation
2,278 ft
Position
3.7226, 11.5533
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · FKYS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 11,155 ft (3,400 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FKYS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Yaounde/Nsimalen (FKYS / NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FKYS is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FKYS
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 FKYS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FKYS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FKYS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FKYS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FKYS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FKYS: 3° 43′ 21″ N 11° 33′ 12″ E; elevation 2278 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Yaounde
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Yaounde. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FKYS.
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Cargo Operations at FKYS
Support for freighter operations into FKYS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into FKYS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Yaounde/Nsimalen — one desk for the whole trip.