Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of MVR

MVR Salak Airport
Salak Airport (IATA: MVR, ICAO:FKKL) is located in the the city of Maroua, Cameroon. It is the primary international airport serving Maroua and its surrounding metropolitan area.

Show details

IATA Code

MVR

ICAO Code

FKKL

Name

Salak Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Cameroon (CM)

City

Maroua

Latitude

10.4513998

Longitude

14.2573996

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Salak Airport (MVR) — Airport Overview

ICAO: FKKL · Maroua, Cameroon · UTC+01:00

Salak Airport serves Maroua in Cameroon’s Far North Region and should be treated as a regional passenger and limited-airfreight gateway rather than a dedicated international cargo hub. Its location provides a practical air access point for Maroua and surrounding areas, but cargo planning normally depends on prior confirmation of aircraft acceptance, handling arrangements, customs availability and onward surface transport. Our service team can coordinate these checks before booking and can evaluate alternative gateways when the shipment requires regular uplift, specialized cargo handling or broader international connectivity.

Airport name	Salak Airport
IATA / ICAO	MVR / FKKL
City and country	Maroua, Cameroon
Coordinates	10.4513998, 14.2573996
Time zone	UTC+01:00

Key Highlights

Regional gateway

Salak Airport is best assessed as a regional access point for Maroua, not as a confirmed cargo-consolidation or intercontinental gateway.

Pre-clearance is essential

Our team should verify current cargo acceptance, customs workflow, handling contacts and operating windows before any shipper is given a firm plan.

Connection-dependent routing

International consignments may require an approved connection through another airport and a coordinated road leg; the actual routing depends on available schedules and carrier acceptance.

Limited-special-cargo suitability

Dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and valuables require specific confirmation because local facilities and trained handling resources cannot be assumed.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly confirmed cargo-facility specifications should not be presumed for Salak Airport. Our service team will obtain shipment-specific confirmation from the relevant airport, airline, ground handler and customs parties before acceptance.

General cargo: Confirm whether the operating carrier and local handler can receive, secure and release the proposed shipment type, dimensions and gross weight.
Warehousing: Do not assume dedicated cargo terminals, bonded storage, pallet build-up areas, screening equipment or 24-hour storage. Obtain written handling confirmation for each movement.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pre-alert the handler and verify cool-room availability, transfer time, temperature-recording procedures and contingency arrangements before booking.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on carrier authorization, trained personnel, packaging, documentation and applicable handling capability; obtain a pre-approval before tender.
Customs and release: Confirm whether export or import clearance is processed at the airport or through another designated customs location, including the responsible broker and document sequence.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing principle: International cargo may need to move through a larger approved gateway before or after the Maroua leg. The exact connection must be confirmed against current airline schedules and aircraft payload.
Carrier selection: Our team will verify the operating carrier rather than assume that a listed passenger service accepts cargo, oversize freight, dangerous goods or special handling shipments.
Transit variables: Connection availability, uplift capacity, customs working hours, security screening, weather, road conditions and aircraft payload restrictions can materially affect transit time.
Planning standard: We provide a firm estimated transit plan only after receiving the origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, weight, required delivery date and any special handling requirements.

No fixed flight frequency, airline coverage or transit-time commitment should be published without current operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Maroua and the wider Far North Region are the natural commercial hinterland, subject to road accessibility and the final customs arrangement.
Potential outbound cargo: Regional agricultural and commercial shipments may include consolidated general cargo, local produce and time-sensitive supplies, subject to packaging, seasonality and carrier acceptance.
Potential inbound cargo: Consumer goods, project supplies, spare parts, humanitarian materials and business replenishment cargo may be suitable when the routing and clearance chain are confirmed.
Special commodities: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods and high-value cargo require a separate feasibility review; local temperature control, security and specialized handling must not be assumed.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: Request the actual cargo acceptance and documentation cut-off from the operating carrier or handler. Regional airports may have narrower receiving windows than major cargo hubs.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, air waybill instructions, permits and commodity-specific certificates as applicable. Names, values, quantities and country-of-origin data must be consistent.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods require a compliant declaration and packaging; lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, biological materials, pharmaceuticals and live animals need advance screening and carrier approval.
Customs and delivery: Confirm importer-of-record details, broker appointment, tax or duty requirements, inspection procedure and final-mile delivery access before cargo is tendered.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the complete cargo profile early: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value, origin, destination and requested delivery date.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks and handling labels. For fragile or moisture-sensitive freight, agree on palletization, wrapping and security-seal requirements before pickup.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, define the acceptable temperature range, maximum exposure time and fallback plan. Do not tender until the handling chain and equipment have been confirmed.
Keep an alternative gateway or road-feeder plan available when the required cargo type, connection or delivery deadline cannot be supported directly through Salak Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Salak Airport handle international air freight?

It may be possible for selected shipments, but international cargo acceptance, customs processing and onward connections must be confirmed for the specific movement. Our team will not treat the airport as a guaranteed international cargo hub without current carrier and ground-handler approval.

Can I book dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo through Salak Airport?

Only after a commodity review and written carrier acceptance. The shipper should provide the UN number where applicable, proper shipping name, packing instruction, net quantity, battery details and required declaration before booking is finalized.

Is temperature-controlled handling available?

Specialized cold-chain facilities and service windows must be confirmed in advance. Our service team can assess a qualified routing, packaging solution and alternative gateway if the local handling chain cannot protect the required temperature range.

What causes delays on cargo moving through this airport?

Typical risks include limited uplift, connection changes, payload restrictions, incomplete customs documents, nonstandard cargo dimensions, restricted handling windows and road-delivery constraints. Early pre-alerting and document review reduce avoidable delays.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide the origin and destination, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, ready date, Incoterm, consignee details and any dangerous-goods, temperature, security or delivery requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, city, country, coordinates and time zone are presented from the supplied airport master data for Salak Airport. Code and aviation-reference verification may be cross-checked through the official industry sources iata.org and icao.int. Cameroon civil-aviation regulatory confirmation should be obtained from the competent authority through ccaa.aero.

Cargo facilities, operating schedules, customs arrangements, carrier acceptance, cut-off times and transit estimates are operationally changeable and are therefore subject to written confirmation from the relevant airline, ground handler, customs broker and our service team before shipment tender.