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Airport · Kenya

Eldoret International Airport
HKEL / EDL

Runways, frequencies and reference data for Eldoret International Airport, Eldoret. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.

Source: Kenya eAIP, effective 2026-03-19. Page updated 2026-09-18.

ICAO
HKEL
IATA
EDL
Location
Eldoret, Kenya
Reference point
0°24'14.4"N 35°14'12.2"E
Elevation
6,945 ft
Magnetic variation
1.0° E
Hours
MON-FRI 0500-1400 UTC SAT, SUN and HOLID…
Runways
1
Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
— · —
Civil twilight (UTC, today)
— · —

Airport diagram

In the Choppy app

Full diagram with 6 taxiway labels, 14 stands, zoomable and offline. Runways and aprons are shown here; the rest is in the app.

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceHeadings
08/26300 m (984 ft)150 mASPHALT08 26

Frequencies

ServiceCallsignFrequencyHours
APPEldoret APP119.4 MHz—
ATIS—126.7 MHz—
TWR—120.8 MHz—

Operational hours

From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).

ServiceHours
AD administrationMON-FRI 0500-1400 UTC SAT, SUN and HOLIDAY: NIL
Customs and immigration0330-1800 (UTC)
Health and sanitation0330-1800 (UTC)
AIS briefing office0330-1800 (UTC)
ATS reporting office (ARO)0330-1800 (UTC)
MET briefing office0330-1800 (UTC)
ATS0330-1800 (UTC)
Fuelling0330-1800 (UTC)
Handling0330-1800 (UTC)
SecurityH24
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Everything else about HKEL is in the app

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  • Full AIP AD 2 text for HKEL: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
  • Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
  • Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
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Frequently asked

How many runways does Eldoret International Airport (HKEL) have?

HKEL has 1 runway: 08/26. The longest, 08/26, 300 m (984 ft).

What is the elevation of HKEL?

The aerodrome elevation of Eldoret International Airport is 6,945 ft.

What is the tower frequency at HKEL?

Eldoret International Airport tower is on 120.8 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.

Where can I get the HKEL airport diagram and charts?

The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable HKEL airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.

Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.