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Salak Airport (MVR) Guide

Salak Airport (IATA: MVR, ICAO: FKKL) serves Maroua in northern Cameroon. It has scheduled passenger service and functions as a regional air transport point for the Far North Region.

IATA MVR ICAO FKKL Maroua, Cameroon
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Yes scheduled service

Quick Facts

Core identifiers and coordinates pulled from the airport dataset.

IATA
MVR
ICAO
FKKL
City
Maroua
Country
Cameroon
Airport type
medium airport
Scheduled service
Yes
Coordinates
10.4514, 14.2574
Elevation
1,390 ft

Live flights to and from MVR

Real-time aircraft positions, filtered to flights with MVR as origin or destination.

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Plan your departure from Salak Airport

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Lost something at Salak Airport?

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Choose a taxi or transfer for Salak Airport

Compare taxi, private transfer, minibus, public transport, and car rental options based on passengers, luggage, timing, and travel priority.

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Plan your route around Salak Airport

Use the independent airport map to review terminal location, parking, pickup, taxi, public transport, and car rental planning points.

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Weather at Salak Airport

Designed for current weather snapshots tied to airport coordinates.

37.2°C

Partly cloudy

Updated 2026-06-02 12:45:00
Feels like
42.3°C
Wind
6.1 kph
Visibility
15.1 km
Humidity
38%

Map / Location

Coordinates, map context, nearby airports and quick jump to Google Maps.

Restaurants near Salak Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

Hotels near Salak Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

How to get from Salak Airport

Transport options from the airport to your destination, styled more like a travel guide than a plain directory block.

01 Taxi
At Salak Airport (MVR), taxis to Maroua are generally found outside the passenger terminal/arrivals area; if a formal rank is not obvious, ask airport staff to direct you to authorized taxis. Use official or metered taxis where available, or agree the fare before starting the trip. Fares vary depending on distance, time of day, luggage, and negotiation.
02 Car rental
Car rental at Salak Airport (MVR) is typically arranged at or near the arrivals area, with vehicle pickup usually close to the terminal. Booking ahead is recommended to improve availability and reduce waiting time, especially since options may be limited at smaller airports.
03 Public transport
Salak Airport (MVR) serving Maroua does not have a rail link, and public transport options at the airport are limited. Travelers typically use taxis, private transfers, or hotel-arranged transport between the airport and Maroua; intercity buses serve Maroua itself but not necessarily the airport terminal. Check locally for current taxi availability, bus schedules, and flight-day transport arrangements.
04 Airport transfer
For Salak Airport (MVR) near Maroua, private airport transfers are typically best arranged in advance through your hotel, host, or a local travel provider. Some hotels in Maroua may offer airport pickup or shuttle service, but availability should be confirmed before arrival. Shared shuttle options may be limited, so pre-booking is advisable if you need a coordinated transfer.
05 Distance to city center
Distance-to-center data has not been added for this airport yet.

Parking at Salak Airport

Airport parking notes are kept factual and non-speculative.

Salak Airport (MVR/FKKL) in Maroua, Cameroon may offer parking for passengers, with short- and long-stay options typically available at airports with scheduled service. Parking rates and availability can vary by season and demand. Check the airport’s official site or contact the airport directly for the most current parking information.

Runways & Technical Info

Ready for OurAirports runway and frequency imports.

Runways

13 / 31
6,890 ft · 148 ft wide · ASP
Lighted Open

Frequencies

A/G
RDO

890.300 MHz

TWR
TWR

118.900 MHz

Traveler Comments about Salak Airport

Airport comment summary if available, followed by recent traveler review excerpts.

Review breakdown

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Recent review excerpts

Georges Saka

2026-05-26

3/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Bagui Abdoul

2026-03-19

5/5

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Mirande Michelle

2026-02-07 · FR

1/5

Good Lord, is this really what we deserve? They call this an airport?

filkem gadanvounang

2026-01-16

4/5

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Jerome Jonah

2025-07-19

3/5

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Gamba Bobuin Rodrigue

2025-05-31 · EN

1/5

Worst experience ever. Infinite queuing time, no AC, flight time rescheduled, delay of hours once checked in.

abdoulaye yaouba

2025-05-12

4/5

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Adamou Hamadou

2025-05-10

4/5

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FAQ

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What is the IATA code for Salak Airport?

The IATA code for Salak Airport is MVR.

Where is Salak Airport located?

Salak Airport is located in Maroua, CM-EN, Cameroon.

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open Salak Airport in Google Maps?

Yes. Use the map section on this page to open the airport location directly in Google Maps.

How can I check arrivals and departures?

Flight data is currently unavailable for this airport on this page. Check the airline or official airport channels for live status.

What is the ICAO code for Salak Airport?

The ICAO code for Salak Airport is FKKL.