Douala International Airport

FKKD / DLA

Douala, CM

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FKKD 071700Z VRB03KT 9999 SCT013 FEW016CB 30/25 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
SCT 1,300 ft AGL
FEW 1,600 ft AGL (CB)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,333 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,633 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
101 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,909 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FKKD 071100Z 0712/0818 VRB05KT 9999 BKN016 FEW020CB BECMG 0722/0724 BKN013 FEW016CB TEMPO 0804/0808 2000 TS BR BECMG 0808/0810 BKN016 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
22:00Z BECMG
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
04:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KKD
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 9,350 ft 148 ft ASP 117° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FKKD

3,229 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
21%
MVFR
69.5%
IFR
9%
LIFR
0.5%

Douala International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 21% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 3.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 45.9% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.3°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 45.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.2%
NE
4.2%
E
24.7%
SE
15.3%
S
4.8%
SW
1.3%
W
0.4%
NW
1.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 22°C to 35°C
22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,229 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Douala International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FKKD
IATA Code: DLA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Douala
Country: CM
Latitude: 4.006080°
Longitude: 9.719480°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,350 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Douala International Airport

Overview

Douala International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Cameroon, located in the country's largest city. Situated at a low elevation of 33 ft MSL, the airport handles significant commercial and regional traffic in Central Africa. The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 9,350 feet in length with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions are predominantly marginal VFR, with 71.7% of observations in MVFR conditions. Easterly winds dominate at 90 degrees, averaging 3.6 knots with occasional peaks up to 15 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, ranging from 22°C to 35°C with an average of 27.2°C. January, November, and December offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation and coastal location near the Atlantic Ocean create unique meteorological characteristics. Calm wind conditions are frequent, occurring in 44.7% of observations. Visibility remains consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of visibility below 3 miles or fog presence.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions in 100% of observations. Crosswind components are minimal, averaging just 1.6 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with stable wind patterns and high visibility, making for generally reliable landing and takeoff scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.