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FKYS

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport · Yaoundé

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,278 ft / 694 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 11,155 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (FKYS), located in Yaoundé, Cameroon. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,278 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FKYS / NSI
Municipality
Yaoundé
Country
Region
CM-CE — Centre Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,278 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,155 ft / 3,400 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 10° / 190°
RWY 01 (10°)
108.30 MHz
IDENT: NSI | CRS: 11°
RWY 19 (190°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-YA | CRS: 187°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
121.30 MHz
TWR TWR
119.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FKKY
Yaoundé Ville Airport
13 km / 7 nm
FOOB
Bitam Airport
183 km / 99 nm
FKKDILS
Douala International Airport
206 km / 111 nm
FKKM
Foumban Nkounja Airport
231 km / 125 nm
FKKU
Bafoussam Airport
242 km / 130 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026