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Small airport

Kakamega Airport

IATA GGMICAO HKKG🇰🇪 Kakamega
Coordinates
0.2714°N, 34.7881°E
Elevation
5,020 ft (1,530 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-37
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
18:51
Civil dusk
19:14

About 12h 8m 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 Kakamega Airport

Kakamega Airport is a small airport in Kenya. It serves the town of Kakamega. At 1,530 metres (5,020 ft) above sea level, the airport has a single asphalt runway which measures 4,200 feet (1,300 m) in length and 49 feet (15 m) in width.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 253,420 ft / 1,042 m49 ftBitUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ELDORET TMAClass ETMA1500 ft GNDFL145
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 Kakamega Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kakamega Airport?

The ICAO code for Kakamega Airport is HKKG, and its IATA code is GGM.

Where is Kakamega Airport located?

Kakamega Airport is small airport located in Kakamega, Kenya, at an elevation of 5,020 ft (1,530 m).

How many runways does Kakamega Airport have?

Kakamega Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,420 ft / 1,042 m.

What time zone is Kakamega Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kakamega Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kakamega Airport is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kakamega Airport?

The nearest airport to Kakamega Airport is Mumias Airport (KE-MUM), about 16.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Webuye Airport and Kisumu International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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