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Kisumu Airport (HKKI/KIS) — Kisumu, Kenya

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.8
Runways: 06/24
Elevation: 3,734 ft

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HKKI
Name: Kisumu Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -0.086139
Longitude: 34.728901
Elevation: 3734 ft
Country: Kenya
Municipality: Kisumu
IATA Code: KIS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 3299x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.800 MHz
Ground: 121.600 MHz
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: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; KAA regulated
Parking Fee: KAA rates per MTOW and duration
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: KES
Remarks: Kisumu International Airport. Lake Victoria. Western Kenya. KAA operated.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Vivo Energy or Shell. Available during operating hours. Confirm for large volumes.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. E-visa or visa on arrival. Lake Victoria region gateway.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Lake Victoria influence on weather. Afternoon thunderstorms common. Altitude 3,734 ft.

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 HKKI. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HKKG Kakamega Airport 22 NM HKHB Homa Bay Airport 35 NM HKKS Kisii Airport 35 NM HKKR Kericho Airport 36 NM HKAR Arroket Airport 38 NM HKWE Webuye Airport 42 NM HKEL Eldoret Intl 42 NM HKZF Mfangano Airport 46 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HKKI?: The tower frequency at Kisumu Airport is 118.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at HKKI?: Kisumu Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does HKKI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Kisumu Airport (Kenya). Permit details for Kenya
Where is HKKI located?: Kisumu Airport (HKKI) is located in Kisumu, Kenya.
What is the IATA code for HKKI?: The IATA code for Kisumu Airport is KIS.
How long is the runway at HKKI?: The main runway at Kisumu Airport (06/24) measures 3299x45m.
Is HKKI a port of entry?: Yes, Kisumu Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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