Kisumu International Airport (HKKI)
Large airport · Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Kisumu International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKKI |
| IATA | KIS |
| Elevation | 3,734 ft (1138 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°5'10" E 34°43'44" -0.08614, 34.72890 |
| Location | Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,823 ft (3299 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kisumu International Airport at a glance
Kisumu International Airport is a large airport in Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya, known to airline systems as KIS. The field elevation of 3,734 ft (1138 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKKI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 10,823 ft (3299 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKKI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kisumu International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kisii Airport | HKKS | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Kericho Airport | HKKR | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Eldoret International Airport | HKEL | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Kitale Airport | HKKT | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | HKMS | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kisumu International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,734 ft field elevation of Kisumu International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 24 airports and airfields we list for Kenya — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kisumu International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kisumu International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kisumu International Airport is HKKI, and its IATA code is KIS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kisumu International Airport above sea level?
Kisumu International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,734 feet (1138 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kisumu International Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.0861, 34.7289 — in Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kisii Airport, about 65 km away.
Does HKKI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKKI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kisumu International Airport?
Kisumu International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 10,823 ft (3299 m) with a ASP surface.