Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of KOB

KOB Foumban airport
Foumban airport (IATA: KOB, ICAO:FKKM) is located in the the city of Koutaba, Cameroon.

Show details

IATA Code

KOB

ICAO Code

FKKM

Name

Foumban airport

Type

Country / Region

Cameroon (CM)

City

Koutaba

Latitude

5.6369190

Longitude

10.7508200

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Foumban airport (KOB) — Airport Overview

Foumban airport is located in Koutaba, in the West Region of Cameroon, at approximately 5.636919°N and 10.750820°E. The airport is a local or regional airfield rather than a documented international cargo gateway, so its practical value for freight forwarding depends on current airside access, aircraft acceptance, handling arrangements and customs procedures. The supplied airport record lists no active passenger or express service indicators; therefore, our service team treats direct uplift as subject to operational confirmation rather than as a scheduled option. For international shipments, we normally assess whether cargo should move through a larger Cameroonian gateway and then continue by domestic air, road feeder service or controlled trucking to Koutaba. Foumban airport uses UTC+01:00, and all routing, acceptance and delivery assumptions should be reconfirmed before booking.

Airport name	Foumban airport
IATA / ICAO	KOB / FKKM
Country / city	Cameroon / Koutaba
Coordinates	5.636919°N, 10.750820°E
Time zone	UTC+01:00
Logistics classification	Regional or local airport; direct cargo availability requires confirmation

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

Regional access pointFoumban airport should be evaluated primarily for local or regional access, not assumed to be a regular international cargo gateway.

Schedule-sensitive routingThe supplied record shows zero passenger and express indicators; current operating status and uplift must be checked with the handling and airline chain.

Gateway dependencyInternational cargo will commonly require a confirmed connection through a larger airport or a multimodal transfer plan.

Pre-arranged handlingAcceptance, ground handling, customs attendance and truck access should be arranged before cargo is dispatched to the airport.

Special cargo cautionPerishable, dangerous, pharmaceutical and live-animal shipments require written acceptance and equipment confirmation before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The following points should be verified for the intended flight and shipment; they are not treated as confirmed permanent facilities at Foumban airport.

General cargo handling: Confirm whether a ground handler can receive, weigh, secure and release cargo for the specific operating day. Do not deliver freight before an acceptance appointment is issued.
Storage and security: Verify covered storage, controlled access, overnight holding, pallet handling and protection from heat or rain. Small-airfield handling may rely on limited temporary storage.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Confirm the availability of cool-room access, passive packaging acceptance and transfer time limits. Our team will normally recommend validated packaging when dedicated cold-chain infrastructure is not confirmed.
Dangerous goods: Obtain written confirmation of the operator’s dangerous-goods acceptance, trained personnel, document review and any restrictions before tendering regulated cargo.
Customs and controlled cargo: Establish where export or import formalities, inspection and release will occur. A gateway airport may be more suitable when local customs or bonded handling cannot be confirmed.
Vehicle access: Confirm truck size, landside delivery hours, security procedures, loading assistance and collection identification requirements with the appointed handler.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

International origin: Our service team first checks available uplift into Cameroon through a suitable international gateway, then evaluates onward movement to Koutaba by confirmed domestic air or road feeder service.
Regional connection: Any regional or domestic air connection is subject to aircraft type, payload, operating date, handling availability and carrier acceptance; no fixed airline, frequency or direct cargo route is assumed.
Road alternative: If Foumban airport cannot accept the shipment, a controlled truck transfer from the selected gateway may provide a more dependable solution, subject to road conditions, security, cargo value and delivery requirements.
Timing variables: Actual transit depends on flight confirmation, customs release, consolidation cut-off, interline coordination, weather, road conditions and whether cargo requires inspection or special handling.

Our platform will quote transit only after checking the actual operating schedule, route availability, cargo dimensions, chargeable weight and destination delivery point. Published estimates should not be treated as a guaranteed flight schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Koutaba and the wider Foumban area in western Cameroon are the relevant local market considerations; final delivery planning should use the consignee’s exact address rather than the airport name alone.
Potential airfreight profile: Time-critical documents, small industrial parts, telecommunications equipment, high-value replacement items and urgent commercial samples may be suitable when uplift is confirmed.
Regional products: Agricultural and food-related shipments may arise from the surrounding area, but fresh produce requires prior confirmation of packaging, inspection, temperature protection and uplift frequency.
Inbound project cargo: Machinery spares and development or construction supplies may require gateway handling because aircraft payload, dimensions, lifting equipment and road delivery capability are not assumed.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: A local published cargo cut-off should not be presumed. Obtain the handler’s acceptance deadline, cargo presentation point and documentation cut-off in writing before dispatch.
Air waybill and customs documents: Prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, HS classification and any applicable export or import permits. Description, quantity and value must match across documents.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, biological materials, perishables and live animals require advance commodity screening, compliant packaging and carrier or handler approval.
Inspection and release: Customs or security inspection can interrupt a planned connection. Keep the cargo accessible for examination and confirm who is responsible for release, storage charges and final collection.

Practical Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability, value and ready date before requesting a rate. These details determine whether direct or gateway routing is realistic.
Request a confirmed handling chain covering origin acceptance, transfer point, customs responsibility, final airport delivery and consignee collection. Avoid sending cargo to Koutaba without a named receiving party.
Use robust moisture-resistant packaging and clear package identification for local transfers. For temperature-sensitive goods, select validated passive packaging and define the maximum exposure time.
Keep a gateway alternative in the quotation, especially for urgent, oversized, dangerous or high-value cargo. Our team can compare air-to-air, air-to-road and consolidated options after operational checks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Foumban airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international cargo acceptance should not be assumed. Our service team must confirm the active operator, aircraft capability, handling arrangement, customs process and cargo acceptance for the requested date. A gateway routing may be required.

Are regular cargo flights or express services available?

The supplied airport record lists zero passenger and express service indicators. This is not a flight schedule, so current availability must be reconfirmed with the relevant airline or ground-handling chain before any commitment is made.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical shipments move through Foumban airport?

Only after written confirmation of storage, transfer protection, handling time and carrier acceptance. If dedicated cold-chain capability cannot be verified, our team will assess validated passive packaging and an alternative gateway.

What documents are needed for a shipment to Koutaba?

Normally, the shipment requires an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, complete shipper and consignee information, cargo classification and any commodity-specific permits. Customs and carrier requirements must be checked for the actual origin and destination.

What is the safest alternative if cargo cannot be accepted at Foumban airport?

Our team will compare a confirmed larger-airport connection with controlled road delivery to Koutaba. The choice depends on urgency, cargo dimensions, security, customs routing, road conditions and the consignee’s receiving capability.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, city, country, coordinates, time zone and the supplied service indicators are based on the airport record provided for Foumban airport (IATA KOB; ICAO FKKM), with the record timestamped September 2021. Operational statements in this module are deliberately limited to planning guidance and conditional checks; current schedules, handling availability, customs arrangements, facilities, aircraft acceptance and transit times require confirmation before shipment execution.

For regulatory and aviation verification, our service team may cross-check applicable information through the following authoritative domains:

ccaa.aero — Cameroon civil aviation authority domain.
asecna.aero — regional air navigation and aeronautical information domain for participating African states.
iata.org — IATA industry reference domain.
icao.int — ICAO international civil aviation reference domain.

Official-source checks do not replace written confirmation from the operating carrier, appointed ground handler, customs authority or consignee for a specific shipment.