What is the tower frequency at HKEL?

The tower frequency at Eldoret Intl is 118.4 MHz.

Does HKEL require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Eldoret Intl (Kenya).

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Eldoret Intl

Eldoret Intl (HKEL/EDL) serves Eldoret, Kenya. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 6941 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 4/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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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: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
Distance from City: 13.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 11480 X 147
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

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

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: 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: http://www.kenyaairports.co.ke/kaa/airports/eldoret/
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

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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Nearby Airports

HKKG Kakamega Airport 28 NM HKWE Webuye Airport 30 NM HKZM Maji Mazuri Airport 32 NM H75 Hernando Village Airpark 36 NM HKKT Kitale Airport 38 NM K35A Union County 41 NM HKKI Kisumu Airport 42 NM HKKR Kericho Airport 48 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HKEL?: The tower frequency at Eldoret Intl is 118.4 MHz.
Does HKEL require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Eldoret Intl (Kenya).

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