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Small airport

Kakuma Airport

ICAO KE-6557🇰🇪 Kakuma
Coordinates
3.7051°N, 34.8713°E
Elevation
1,906 ft (581 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-23
Time zone
Kampala(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
18:57
Civil dusk
19:19

About 12h 19m 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 Kakuma Airport

Kakuma Airport is a small airport in Kakuma, Kenya. It sits at an elevation of 1,906 ft (581 m). It observes Africa/Kampala local time. The nearest airport is Oropoi Airport (KE-0004), about 31.2 nm to the wnw.

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

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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 Kakuma Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kakuma Airport located?

Kakuma Airport is small airport located in Kakuma, Kenya, at an elevation of 1,906 ft (581 m).

What time zone is Kakuma Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kakuma Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kakuma Airport is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kakuma Airport?

The nearest airport to Kakuma Airport is Oropoi Airport (KE-0004), about 31.2 nm to the wnw, followed by Lokichogio Airport and Perror Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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