Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

FKYS / NSI

Yaoundé, CM

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
7kt
270°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,015
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FKYS 141800Z 27007KT 220V300 8000 TS SCT010 24/20 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,278ft
SCT 1,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,278ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
939 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,278 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,225 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,852 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FKYS 141800Z 1418/1518 26008KT 8000 SCT013 BECMG 1421/1422 BKN006 TEMPO 1502/1507 3000 TSRA BKN006 FEW020CB BECMG 1510/1512 BKN013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 8kt
Visibility: 8 km
21:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR
Ceiling: 600ft
02:00Z TEMPO
+8h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 600ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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°
↑ 1.2kt ↔ 6.9kt
80° 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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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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.