Ebolowa Airport (EBW)

Ebolowa Airport (EBW) is a regional aviation facility serving the city of Ebolowa, the capital of the South Region of Cameroon. The airport features a single grass runway (07/25) measuring approximately 1,250 meters (4,100 feet). It primarily functions as a logistical node for government travel, medical evacuations, and occasional private charter flights connecting the southern agricultural heartland with the national capital. The terminal infrastructure at Ebolowa is extremely modest and characteristic of small regional airfields in Central Africa. There is no formal passenger terminal building; instead, essential services are handled from a basic administrative structure near the apron. Amenities are virtually non-existent, with no commercial retail shops, public dining facilities, or ATMs available at the site. Travelers should expect manual passenger processing and should be prepared for a self-sufficient experience, as the facility is often unattended when no flights are scheduled. There are currently no regular scheduled commercial airline services operating at Ebolowa Airport. Most air traffic consists of specialized charters or government-coordinated flights, often using turboprop aircraft suitable for grass strips. Ground transportation into the city center, located about 6 kilometers to the northwest, is primarily served by private vehicles or local motorcycle taxis (benskins), which should be arranged in advance. For those requiring scheduled commercial connections, the nearest major international facility is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI), located approximately 100 kilometers to the north.