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Medium airport

Kitale Airport

IATA KTLICAO HKKT🇰🇪 Kitale
Coordinates
0.9720°N, 34.9586°E
Elevation
6,070 ft (1,850 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
KE-26
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
18:52
Civil dusk
19:14

About 12h 10m 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 Kitale Airport

Kitale Airport is an airport in Kitale, Kenya.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

HKKT

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 224,757 ft / 1,450 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

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 Kitale Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kitale Airport?

The ICAO code for Kitale Airport is HKKT, and its IATA code is KTL.

Where is Kitale Airport located?

Kitale Airport is medium airport located in Kitale, Kenya, at an elevation of 6,070 ft (1,850 m).

How many runways does Kitale Airport have?

Kitale Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,757 ft / 1,450 m.

Which airlines fly to Kitale Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kitale Airport include Flightline (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kitale Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Kitale Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kitale Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kitale Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kitale Airport is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kitale Airport?

The nearest airport to Kitale Airport is Maji Mazuri Airport (KE-6089), about 15.3 nm to the ese, followed by Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip and Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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