Airport guide
Kisumu AirportIATA code KIS
Kisumu Airport (KIS/HKKI) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Kisumu, Kenya in Africa. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Kisumu, Kenya
- Codes
- KIS · HKKI
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Region
- Africa
Kisumu Airport (KIS/HKKI) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Kisumu, Kenya in Africa. Operating on Africa/Nairobi local time at coordinates -0.080°, 34.740°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Kisumu Airport (KIS) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Kisumu, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Kisumu Airport details
- IATA code
- KIS
- ICAO code
- HKKI
- City
- Kisumu
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Africa
- Time zone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates
- -0.086°, 34.729°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 10 Jul 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Kisumu Airport’s own pages.
KIS airport facts
- Size class
- Large airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 1,138 m (3,734 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Eldoret International Airport EDL · 79 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at KIS
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 06/24: 3,299 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,299 m10,823 ft | 45 m | asphalt | Lit |
Routes from KIS
Originfacts does not track any routes from KIS yet, so no route records are listed here. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport’s own site.
Where KIS is
2.8 km west-northwest
Kisumu Airport lies 2.8 km west-northwest of Kisumu 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 KIS
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Kisumu, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Kisumu Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:kenyaairports.co.ke/kaa/airports/kisumu (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 Kisumu
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
Kisumu Airport: common questions
Where is Kisumu Airport?
Kisumu Airport serves Kisumu, Kenya. Its coordinates in OurAirports are -0.086°, 34.729°.
What are the airport codes for Kisumu Airport?
The IATA code is KIS and the ICAO code is HKKI.
What time zone is KIS in?
Kisumu Airport is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What is the official website of Kisumu Airport?
The airport’s official website is kenyaairports.co.ke/kaa/airports/kisumu. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
How many runways does Kisumu Airport have?
OurAirports lists one open runway at KIS: 06/24 (3,299 m (10,823 ft), asphalt).
When did Kisumu Airport open?
Wikidata gives 1930 as its official opening date.
Who operates Kisumu Airport?
Per Wikidata, KIS is operated by Kenya Airports Authority.
How far is KIS from Kisumu city centre?
Kisumu Airport is about 2.8 km west-northwest of Kisumu city centre in a straight line, calculated from coordinates. The distance by road is longer.
What is the elevation of Kisumu Airport?
OurAirports gives KIS’s elevation as 1,138 m (3,734 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 Kisumu Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record10 Jul 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 Q1431734 (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)