Foumban Nkounja Airport — Foumban, Cameroon

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The airport code for Foumban Nkounja Airport (Foumban) is FOM — its ICAO code is FKKM.

Distance & flight time from FOM

Foumban Nkounja Airport

FOM refers to Foumban Nkounja Airport, a small airfield serving Foumban in Cameroon's West Region, historically the seat of the Bamum Kingdom. The airport primarily accommodates light aircraft and limited domestic connections, reflecting the modest scale of regional air travel demand in this part of Cameroon. Foumban itself is known for its royal palace, traditional artisan markets, and cultural tourism tied to Bamum heritage, giving FOM occasional relevance for visitors and officials rather than heavy commercial traffic. Infrastructure at the airport remains basic, consistent with many regional airfields across Central Africa that depend on sporadic government or charter flights rather than scheduled airline service.

Runways at Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
04/226889 ft (2100 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS118.7 MHz

Airports near Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM)

FOM serves Foumban, Cameroon, seat of the historic Bamum Kingdom; expect very limited flight options, mainly charter or occasional government service rather than scheduled airline routes.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Foumban Nkounja Airport?

The IATA code for Foumban Nkounja Airport is FOM.

What is the ICAO code for Foumban Nkounja Airport?

The ICAO code for Foumban Nkounja Airport is FKKM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.