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Eldoret Intl (HKEL/EDL) — Eldoret, Kenya

At a glance

Operating hours: 03:30–18:00 UTC (on request)
Customs: 03:30–18:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 118.4
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 6,941 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-05

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HKEL
Name: Eldoret Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 0.404458
Longitude: 35.238899
Elevation: 6941 ft
Country: Kenya
Municipality: Eldoret
IATA Code: EDL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: HKNA
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
Distance from City: 15.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 11483 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL, REIL both ends, ALSF-I RWY 08, threshold lights
NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I RWY 08 (ELL 110.50 MHz), VOR-DME (ELD 114.70 MHz), NDB (ELI 373 kHz)
Approach Types: ILS/DME RWY 08, VOR/DME
Remarks: Fire category 8. Elev RWY 08: 6842 ft, RWY 26: 6945 ft. True headings 079/259

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.400 MHz
Ground: 121.600 MHz
Operations: 121.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 119.400 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 03:30 – 18:00

Tuesday 03:30 – 18:00

Wednesday 03:30 – 18:00

Thursday 03:30 – 18:00

Friday 03:30 – 18:00

Saturday 03:30 – 18:00

Sunday 03:30 – 18:00

Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: 0330-1800Z (0630-2100 local) daily. Hours extendable on request. Tower operates same hours

Contacts

AIS Tel: +254 532062966
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +254 532061299
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.kaa.go.ke/eldoret-international-airport/
Remarks: Alt phones: +254 712452170, +254 712452172, +254 712452174. Ground handler G.A.S. Kenya: +254 726031852

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: +254 20827470
Remarks: Landing permit may be required for private/charter flights. Apply via KCAA AATIS online system. Phone: +254 709725000, +254 728606570. Email: [email protected]. Min 48h before departure. Validity: +72h from schedule. Processing fee: USD 50

Customs

Open: 03:30
Close: 18:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: 0330-1800Z (0630-2100 local). Extendable with airport hours. International port of entry

Fees

Landing Fee: 10-1750 USD by MTOW bracket
Parking Fee: 6-130 USD per day by MTOW bracket
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: USD
Remarks: Class 1 aerodrome. Landing by MTOW: up to 1500kg=$10, 1501-2500=$20, 2501-5000=$25, 5001-10000=$40, 10001-20000=$65, 20001-40000=$102, 40001-80000=$223, 80001-120000=$585, 120001-180000=$820, 180001-300000=$1345, 300001+=$1750. Night surcharge +20%. Parking daily: up to 10t=$6, 10-40t=$10, 40-80t=$15, 80-120t=$25, 120-180t=$40, 180-300t=$50, 300t+=$130. Pax charge: intl $50, domestic 600 KES

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-05
Remarks: Supplied by TotalEnergies. No 100LL reported

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Gazetted port of entry per Kenya Directorate of Immigration. Immigration operates during airport hours

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Night operations available with surcharge and fuel standby cover ($58). Limited to one widebody at a time; up to 5 narrowbodies on available bays

Alternates

HKKT

ICAO: HKKT
Name: Kitale Airport
Distance (NM): 38.0
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

HKKI

ICAO: HKKI
Name: Kisumu Airport
Distance (NM): 42.4
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International airport. E-visa or visa on arrival. Lake Victoria region gateway.

HKMS

ICAO: HKMS
Name: Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
Distance (NM): 109.4
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Kenya Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); 24 hours possible with complete docs
Landing Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); longer recommended for first-time operators

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require KCAA notification, 2-3 days for processing.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers HKEL. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HKKG Kakamega Airport 28 NM HKWE Webuye Airport 30 NM HKZM Maji Mazuri Airport 32 NM HKKT Kitale Airport 38 NM HKKI Kisumu Airport 42 NM HKKR Kericho Airport 48 NM HKMX Lomolo Airport 50 NM HKAR Arroket Airport 63 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of HKEL?: Eldoret Intl operates from 03:30 to 18:00 (on request).
What is the tower frequency at HKEL?: The tower frequency at Eldoret Intl is 118.4 MHz.
What fuel is available at HKEL?: Eldoret Intl offers JET A-1.
Does HKEL require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Eldoret Intl (Kenya). Permit details for Kenya
Is customs available at HKEL?: Yes, customs at Eldoret Intl is available from 03:30 to 18:00.
Where is HKEL located?: Eldoret Intl (HKEL) is located in Eldoret, Kenya.
What is the IATA code for HKEL?: The IATA code for Eldoret Intl is EDL.
Does HKEL have an ILS approach?: Yes, Eldoret Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
Is HKEL a port of entry?: Yes, Eldoret Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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