KTL · medium airport
Kitale Airport
Kitale, Kenya
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KTLmedium airport
Kitale Airport
Kitale, Kenya
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HKKT
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6070 ft
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Gateway to Kenya's fertile Trans-Nzoia highlands.
Location
Kitale, Kenya
Kitale Airport (IATA: KTL, ICAO: HKKT) is a small domestic airport serving Kitale, the administrative capital of Trans-Nzoia County in western Kenya. Situated at an elevation of approximately 6,070 feet (1,850 metres) above sea level, it serves as an air access point to a region known for its agricultural productivity and proximity to Mount Elgon National Park.
The airport handles limited scheduled and charter traffic, primarily connecting Kitale to Nairobi and other Kenyan towns. It is managed under the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), which oversees smaller regional airstrips and airports across the country.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suited to its low traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Kitale town centre is primarily by road, with taxis and matatus (shared minibuses) available.
Airlines here
Scheduled services have historically been operated by smaller Kenyan carriers such as Fly540, though scheduled connectivity has been limited and subject to change.
Notable facts
- ›Kitale Airport sits at roughly 6,070 feet (1,850 m) above sea level, requiring aircraft performance considerations.
- ›The airport serves as a gateway to Mount Elgon National Park and the surrounding highlands.
- ›It is operated under the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
- ›The Trans-Nzoia region is one of Kenya's most important maize and wheat-growing areas, and the airport supports agricultural commerce.
- ›Scheduled air services to Kitale have historically been infrequent, with charter flights playing a significant role.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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KTL → WILB5 · CNA
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