Airport guide
Eldoret AirportIATA code EDL
Eldoret Airport (EDL/HKEL) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Eldoret, Kenya in Africa. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Eldoret, Kenya
- Codes
- EDL · HKEL
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Region
- Africa
Eldoret Airport (EDL/HKEL) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Eldoret, Kenya in Africa. Operating on Africa/Nairobi local time at coordinates 0.410°, 35.220°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Eldoret Airport (EDL) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Eldoret, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Eldoret Airport details
- IATA code
- EDL
- ICAO code
- HKEL
- City
- Eldoret
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Africa
- Time zone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates
- 0.404°, 35.239°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 12 Jun 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Eldoret Airport’s own pages.
EDL airport facts
- Size class
- Large airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 2,116 m (6,941 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Passengers, 2013
- 111,250
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026) — no reference given there
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Kisumu International Airport KIS · 79 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at EDL
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
One open runway, lit. The runway 08/26: 3,499 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,499 m11,480 ft | 45 m | asphalt | Lit |
Routes from EDL
Originfacts does not track any routes from EDL yet, so no route records are listed here. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport’s own site.
Where EDL is
13 km south-southwest
Eldoret Airport lies 13 km south-southwest of Eldoret city centre in a straight line. Road distance is longer; transport options are not yet verified (see terminals and transport below).
Calculated from the airport coordinates (OurAirports) and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point.
Terminals, transport and parking at EDL
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Eldoret, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Eldoret Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:kenyaairports.co.ke/kaa/airports/eldoret (opens in a new tab)Map of the airport location (opens in a new tab)
Before you travel
- Confirm your terminal with the operating airline.
- Check the check-in and bag-drop cut-off times on your booking.
- Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or check bags in again.
- Check your flight status before you leave for the airport.
Airports near Eldoret
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
Eldoret Airport: common questions
Where is Eldoret Airport?
Eldoret Airport serves Eldoret, Kenya. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 0.404°, 35.239°.
What are the airport codes for Eldoret Airport?
The IATA code is EDL and the ICAO code is HKEL.
What time zone is EDL in?
Eldoret Airport is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What is the official website of Eldoret Airport?
The airport’s official website is kenyaairports.co.ke/kaa/airports/eldoret. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
How many runways does Eldoret Airport have?
OurAirports lists one open runway at EDL: 08/26 (3,499 m (11,480 ft), asphalt).
When did Eldoret Airport open?
Wikidata gives 1995 as its official opening date.
How many passengers use Eldoret Airport?
Wikidata records 111,250 passengers for 2013, the latest year it holds.
Who operates Eldoret Airport?
Per Wikidata, EDL is operated by Kenya Airports Authority.
How far is EDL from Eldoret city centre?
Eldoret Airport is about 13 km south-southwest of Eldoret city centre in a straight line, calculated from coordinates. The distance by road is longer.
What is the elevation of Eldoret Airport?
OurAirports gives EDL’s elevation as 2,116 m (6,941 ft) above sea level.
Sources
Nothing on this page is verified by hand yet. Each section comes from the dataset below, with its date where the dataset has one. Terminal, transport and parking details are left out until they can be read from Eldoret Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record12 Jun 2026
- Official websiteWikidata record (official website property) (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q1258402 (opens in a new tab) — CC05 Oct 2026
- Distance to city centreCalculated from airport coordinates and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point—
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportNot yet verified—
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)