Garoua Airport
Garoua International Airport is the main air gateway for Garoua in northern Cameroon, serving both local residents and visitors heading into the city and the wider region. Identified by IATA code GOU and ICAO code FKKR, it is classed as a large airport and plays an important role in regional connectivity. Its setting at an elevation of 794 feet (242 m) places it on relatively level ground, which is useful context for pilots and aviation-minded travellers, while passengers will mostly notice it as a practical arrival point for reaching Garoua with minimal onward transfer time.
About Garoua Airport
Garoua International Airport is the main air gateway for Garoua in northern Cameroon, serving both local residents and visitors heading into the city and the wider region. Identified by IATA code GOU and ICAO code FKKR, it is classed as a large airport and plays an important role in regional connectivity. Its setting at an elevation of 794 feet (242 m) places it on relatively level ground, which is useful context for pilots and aviation-minded travellers, while passengers will mostly notice it as a practical arrival point for reaching Garoua with minimal onward transfer time.
Overview
Garoua International Airport is the main air gateway for Garoua in northern Cameroon, serving both local residents and visitors heading into the city and the wider region. Identified by IATA code GOU and ICAO code FKKR, it is classed as a large airport and plays an important role in regional connectivity. Its setting at an elevation of 794 feet (242 m) places it on relatively level ground, which is useful context for pilots and aviation-minded travellers, while passengers will mostly notice it as a practical arrival point for reaching Garoua with minimal onward transfer time.
Key Facts
- Airport name: Garoua International Airport
- Location served: Garoua, Cameroon
- Codes: GOU (IATA) and FKKR (ICAO)
- Runway: 09/27, 11,032 feet long, asphalt surface, lighted
- Elevation: 794 feet (242 m)
- Time zone: Africa/Douala
What Travellers Should Know
For travellers, the standout operational feature is the airport’s long, lighted asphalt runway, which supports aircraft movements in both daylight and after dark and underlines the airport’s importance in the area. If you are planning flights, pickups, or onward road travel, remember that the airport operates on the Africa/Douala time zone, so it is worth checking schedules carefully if you are connecting from another country or region. As with many airports serving important regional centres, the best approach is to keep transport arrangements simple, confirm timings in advance, and use the airport as a straightforward base for entering or leaving Garoua efficiently.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Garoua Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Garoua Airport is located in Garoua, Cameroon (Africa), at coordinates 9.340°, 13.380°.
- Its IATA code is GOU and its ICAO code is FKKR.
- Garoua Airport serves Garoua, Cameroon. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Garoua Airport operates on Africa/Douala local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Garoua Airport sits at latitude 9.340° and longitude 13.380°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GOU. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GOU is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GOU on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Garoua, North, Cameroon, the phone number is +237 6 68 80 14 48, the official website is http://www.adcsa.aero/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Cameroon. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.