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Garissa Airport (HKGA/GAS) — Garissa, Kenya

At a glance

Runways
17/35
Elevation
475 ft

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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
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: HKGA
  • Name: Garissa Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -0.463508
  • Longitude: 39.6483
  • Elevation: 475 ft
  • Country: Kenya
  • Municipality: Garissa
  • IATA Code: GAS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 1084x19m
  • Surface: asphalt
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • 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

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does HKGA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Garissa Airport (Kenya). Permit details for Kenya
Where is HKGA located?
Garissa Airport (HKGA) is located in Garissa, Kenya.
What is the IATA code for HKGA?
The IATA code for Garissa Airport is GAS.
How long is the runway at HKGA?
The main runway at Garissa Airport (17/35) measures 1084x19m.