IATA EDL
ICAO
HKEL
HK = Kenya

Eldoret International Airport

Eldoret, Nakuru County, Kenya

Also known as: HKED
International Airport ✓ Scheduled Service
Timezone Africa/Nairobi
Local Time
Elevation 6,941 ft (2,116 m)
Coordinates 0.4045°N, 35.2389°E
Runways 2
Airlines 2

EDL is the IATA airport code for Eldoret International Airport, located in Eldoret, Kenya. Its ICAO code is HKEL. The airport is classified as a International Airport with scheduled commercial passenger service. It operates in the Africa/Nairobi timezone at an elevation of 6,941 ft (2,116 m) above sea level. It has 2 runways.

About Eldoret International Airport

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Eldoret International Airport is located in Uasin Gishu County, near Eldoret city in western Kenya. It serves as both a domestic and international airport, supporting passenger flights and significant cargo operations, especially for agricultural exports. The airport features a long paved runway and a modern terminal, and is one of Kenya's designated international ports of entry. Its strategic location makes it important for regional connectivity and economic activity in the Rift Valley.

Runways (2)

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Designation Length Width Surface Lighted Status
08/26 11,480 ft (3,499 m) 147 ft (45 m) Asphalt Yes Open
08/26 11,480 ft (3,499 m) 147 ft (45 m) Asphalt Yes Open

Airlines (2)

Route data via OpenFlights

Airport Details

IATA Code
EDL
ICAO Code
HKEL
Type
International Airport
City
Eldoret
Country
Kenya
Region
Nakuru County
Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Local Time
Elevation
6,941 ft (2,116 m)
Coordinates
0.4045°N, 35.2389°E

Airport Stats

Annual Passengers
111,250
Opened
1995
Operator
Kenya Airports Authority