Douala International Airport

FKKD / DLA

Douala, CM

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FKKD 041300Z 24005KT 9999 SCT016 FEW020CB 33/24 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,633 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,033 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
161 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,329 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FKKD 041100Z 0412/0518 VRB03KT 9999 SCT013 FEW016CB PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0423 TS BECMG 0422/0424 BKN013 FEW016CB TEMPO 0504/0508 2000 TS BR BECMG 0508/0510 SCT016 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
VFR
22:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,300 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KKD
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
9,350 ft 148 ft ASP 117°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FKKD

3,803 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
23.4%
MVFR
66.9%
IFR
9.3%
LIFR
0.4%

Douala International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 23.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 3.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 46.2% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.4°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 3.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 46.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.2%
NE
3.9%
E
19.5%
SE
14.6%
S
10.9%
SW
1.5%
W
0.3%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°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

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,803 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.