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Manda Airport
Manda Airport (HKLU/LAU) serves Lamu, Kenya. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (07/25, 08/26). Field elevation is 20 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HKLU
- Name: Manda Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -2.252431
- Longitude: 40.912891
- Elevation: 20 ft
- Country: Kenya
- Municipality: Lamu
- IATA Code: LAU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 931x14m
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 931x14m
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 2000x32m
- Surface: ASP
- 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
- 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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- 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: Lamu Manda Airport. Lamu Island. KAA operated. UNESCO World Heritage site gateway.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Very limited fuel. Pre-arrange all fuel uplifts. Remote island location.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. E-visa or visa on arrival. Lamu Old Town UNESCO site. Remote coastal island.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Island airstrip on Manda Island. Short runway. Check security situation near Somalia border.
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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at HKLU?
- Manda Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does HKLU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Manda Airport (Kenya).