Airport code
MVR — Salak Airport
MVR is the IATA code for Salak Airport, an airport serving Maroua, Cameroon. Its ICAO code is FKKL, and it operates in the Africa/Douala time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 10.4514, 14.2574 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1390 ft (424 m).
Overview
About Salak Airport
Salak Airport, is an airport serving Maroua, the capital of the Far North Region in Cameroon. The airport is located about 15 km (9 mi) southwest of Maroua, near the village of Salak. It is also known as Maroua Airport or Maroua Salak Airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MVR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FKKL |
| Airport name | Salak Airport |
| City | Maroua |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 10.4514 |
| Longitude | 14.2574 |
| Elevation | 1390 ft (424 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,890 ft (2,100 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Salak Airport?
The IATA code for Salak Airport is MVR.
What is the ICAO code for Salak Airport?
The ICAO code for Salak Airport is FKKL.
Where is MVR airport located?
Salak Airport (MVR) is located in Maroua, Cameroon.
What time zone is MVR in?
Salak Airport operates in the Africa/Douala time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to MVR?
The nearest airport to Salak Airport (MVR) is Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, about 158 km away.
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