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Medium airport

Kenema Airport

IATA KENICAO GFKE🇸🇱 Kenema
Coordinates
7.8964°N, 11.1741°W
Elevation
485 ft (148 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SL-E
Time zone
Freetown(UTC)
Magnetic variation
5.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
19:07
Civil dusk
19:30

About 12h 32m 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 Kenema Airport

Kenema Airport is an airport located in Kenema, the third largest of Sierra Leone. The airport is mostly used for domestic aircraft to the city. It is the largest and most important airport in Kenema District as well as one of the busiest airports in the country. The airport is operated by the Sierra Leonean Airports Authority.

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
04 / 223,770 ft / 1,149 mTurfUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kenema Airport?

The ICAO code for Kenema Airport is GFKE, and its IATA code is KEN.

Where is Kenema Airport located?

Kenema Airport is medium airport located in Kenema, Sierra Leone, at an elevation of 485 ft (148 m).

How many runways does Kenema Airport have?

Kenema Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,770 ft / 1,149 m.

What time zone is Kenema Airport in?

Kenema Airport is in the Africa/Freetown time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Kenema Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kenema Airport is approximately 5.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kenema Airport?

The nearest airport to Kenema Airport is Tongo Airport (GFTO), about 20.3 nm to the nne, followed by Bo Airport and Yengema Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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