Lokichogio Airport (HKLK)
Medium airport · Lokichogio, Turkana County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Lokichogio Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKLK |
| IATA | LKG |
| Elevation | 2,074 ft (632 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°12'15" E 34°20'54" 4.20412, 34.34820 |
| Location | Lokichogio, Turkana County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,195 ft (1888 m) | 62 ft | ASP | No |
Lokichogio Airport at a glance
Lokichogio Airport is a medium airport in Lokichogio, Turkana County, Kenya, known to airline systems as LKG. The field elevation of 2,074 ft (632 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKLK 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, 09/27, offers 6,195 ft (1888 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKLK 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 Lokichogio Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodwar Airport | HKLO | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Gulu Airport | HUGU | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Soroti Airport | HUSO | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Jinka Airport | HABC | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Loiyangalani Airport | HKLY | 308 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lokichogio Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,074 ft field elevation of Lokichogio 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 Lokichogio Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lokichogio Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lokichogio Airport is HKLK, and its IATA code is LKG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lokichogio Airport above sea level?
Lokichogio Airport sits at an elevation of 2,074 feet (632 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lokichogio Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.2041, 34.3482 — in Lokichogio, Turkana County, Kenya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lodwar Airport, about 185 km away.
Does HKLK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKLK 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 Lokichogio Airport?
Lokichogio Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,195 ft (1888 m) with a ASP surface.