Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

FKYS / NSI

Yaoundé, CM

Last Updated
Nov 3, 00:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:00Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3kt
240°
6 km
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FKYS 030000Z 24003KT 6000 BKN006 22/21 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,278ft
BKN 600ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,878ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
940 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,278 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,196 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,582 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FKYS 022300Z 0300/0324 VRB03KT 8000 BKN006 BECMG 0309/0311 BKN016 TEMPO 0315/0319 3000 TSRA BKN008 FEW016CB BECMG 0320/0322 BKN006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:24Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 600ft
09:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,600ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KYS
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
11,155 ft 148 ft ASP 10°
↑ 1.9kt ↔ 2.3kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FKYS
IATA Code: NSI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,278 ft MSL

Location

City: Yaoundé
Country: CM
Latitude: 3.722560°
Longitude: 11.553300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (FKYS/NSI) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Yaoundé, CM. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,278 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (01/19) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.