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Small airport

Garissa Airport

IATA GASICAO HKGA🇰🇪 Garissa
Coordinates
0.4635°S, 39.6483°E
Elevation
475 ft (145 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-07
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
0.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
18:31
Civil dusk
18:53

About 12h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Garissa Airport

Garissa Airport

Garissa Airport is a modest domestic airport located near Garissa town in northeastern Kenya. It serves the local population and surrounding counties, primarily supporting government, humanitarian, and charter operations. The airport has a basic runway and minimal infrastructure, with limited scheduled passenger services. Its role is mainly strategic due to the region’s security and logistical needs.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,556 ft / 1,084 m61 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NAIROBI FIR ZONE ASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Kenya airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Garissa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Garissa Airport?

The ICAO code for Garissa Airport is HKGA, and its IATA code is GAS.

Where is Garissa Airport located?

Garissa Airport is small airport located in Garissa, Kenya, at an elevation of 475 ft (145 m).

How many runways does Garissa Airport have?

Garissa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,556 ft / 1,084 m.

What time zone is Garissa Airport in?

Garissa Airport is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Garissa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Garissa Airport is approximately 0.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Garissa Airport?

The nearest airport to Garissa Airport is Asako Airport (KE-0090), about 42 nm to the wnw, followed by Bura East Airport and Bura West Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Garissa Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.