Where is GFKE located?

Kenema Airport (GFKE) is located in Kenema, Sierra Leone.

What is the IATA code for GFKE?

The IATA code for Kenema Airport is KEN.

How long is the runway at GFKE?

The main runway at Kenema Airport (04/22) measures 1149m.

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Kenema Airport (GFKE/KEN) — Kenema, Sierra Leone

Kenema Airport (GFKE/KEN) serves Kenema, Sierra Leone. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 485 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: GFKE
Name: Kenema Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 7.896364
Longitude: -11.174126
Elevation: 485 ft
Country: Sierra Leone
Municipality: Kenema
IATA Code: KEN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Freetown
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 1149m
Surface: TURF
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GFKE located?: Kenema Airport (GFKE) is located in Kenema, Sierra Leone.
What is the IATA code for GFKE?: The IATA code for Kenema Airport is KEN.
How long is the runway at GFKE?: The main runway at Kenema Airport (04/22) measures 1149m.

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