Kitale Airport (HKKT)
Medium airport · Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Kitale Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKKT |
| IATA | KTL |
| Elevation | 6,070 ft (1850 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°58'19" E 34°57'31" 0.97199, 34.95860 |
| Location | Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,757 ft (1450 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Kitale Airport at a glance
Kitale Airport is a medium airport in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya, known to airline systems as KTL. The field elevation of 6,070 ft (1850 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKKT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 4,757 ft (1450 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKKT 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 Kitale Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | HKEL | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Kisumu International Airport | HKKI | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Kericho Airport | HKKR | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Soroti Airport | HUSO | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Kisii Airport | HKKS | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kitale Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,070 ft field elevation of Kitale 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 Kitale Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kitale Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kitale Airport is HKKT, and its IATA code is KTL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kitale Airport above sea level?
Kitale Airport sits at an elevation of 6,070 feet (1850 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kitale Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.9720, 34.9586 — in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eldoret International Airport, about 70 km away.
Does HKKT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKKT 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 Kitale Airport?
Kitale Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,757 ft (1450 m) with a ASP surface.