FKKD/DLA METAR & TAF Douala International Airport

Douala, Littoral RegionElevation 33 ftLarge airport

CURRENT STATUS

MVFR49 min old

Ceiling 1,300 ft, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

MVFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

VRB@2

steady

VISIBILITY

10 SM

16.1 km

CEILING

1,300 ft

lowest BKN/OVC

DENSITY ALT

1,418 ft

+1,385 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0000Z (1:00 AM local) · 49 min old

FKKD is currently MVFR. Winds are variable in direction at 2 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,300 feet AGL. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW016CB).

WIND

Variable at 2 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

10 statute miles

16.1 km, good.

CEILING & SKY

Ceiling 1,300 ft

Lowest broken or overcast layer.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

26°C / 25°C

79°F / 77°F. 1°C spread.

ALTIMETER

29.85 inHg

1010.8 hPa, near standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

CB, LOW CIG

Cumulonimbus reported (FEW016CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (12:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (7:00 AM local)

FKKD forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 05Z to 06Z with IFR possible (CB, TS, LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 02Z (MVFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

BKN0131,300 ft

BKN0161,600 ft

0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM1200Z1:00 PM1800Z7:00 PM0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN FEW TEMPO BR BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are MVFR.

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW016CB).

›PROB40 forecast: thunderstorm with drizzle (TSDZ).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind variable at 2 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 1,300 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES

Thunderstorms reportedMETAR

Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

1 runway · crosswind ranking

WIND USED

Wind calm or variable

Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail

12/30

Dimensions

9,350 x 148 ft

Surface

ASP

Lighting

Lighted

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

1,418 ft

Pressure altitude

103 ft

Field elevation

33 ft MSL

Temperature

26°C (79°F)

Dewpoint

25°C (77°F)

Altimeter

29.85 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset

1705Z 6:05 PM

Sunrise

0505Z 6:05 AM

Loggable night

1726Z (6:26 PM local) → 0444Z (5:44 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

1705Z (6:05 PM local) → 0505Z (6:05 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

1805Z (7:05 PM local) → 0405Z (5:05 AM local)

1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Douala International Airport is in Douala, Littoral Region. Field elevation 33 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

UseScheduled service

TypeLarge airport

Airline serviceYes

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAFKKD / DLA

RegionLittoral Region

CountryCameroon

Coordinates4.0061, 9.7195

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Control towerTowered

FREQUENCIES

Communications

655.9

A/G VOICE RDO

A/G

119.7

TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

FGSL Malabo International Airport

62 NM W

VFR

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Wikipedia

↗FKKD on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does FKKD have a METAR?

Yes. FKKD has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does FKKD have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for FKKD; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at FKKD?

FKKD sits at 33 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FKKD?

No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.

This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.