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Kitui Airport

ICAO HKKU🇰🇪 Kitui
Coordinates
1.3728°S, 37.9781°E
Elevation
3,790 ft (1,155 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-15
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:32
Civil dusk
18:53

About 12h 5m 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 Kitui Airport

Kitui Airport is a small airport in Kitui, Kenya (ICAO HKKU). It sits at an elevation of 3,790 ft (1,155 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,116 ft / 950 m. It observes Africa/Nairobi local time. The nearest airport is Mutomo Airport (KE-0171), about 31.5 nm to the sse.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

HKKU

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 233,116 ft / 950 m65 ftAspUnlitOpen

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 Kitui Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kitui Airport?

The ICAO code for Kitui Airport is HKKU.

Where is Kitui Airport located?

Kitui Airport is small airport located in Kitui, Kenya, at an elevation of 3,790 ft (1,155 m).

How many runways does Kitui Airport have?

Kitui Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,116 ft / 950 m.

What time zone is Kitui Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kitui Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kitui Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kitui Airport?

The nearest airport to Kitui Airport is Mutomo Airport (KE-0171), about 31.5 nm to the sse, followed by Kamburu Airport and Kiambere Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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