Lodwar Airport (HKLO)
Medium airport · Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Lodwar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKLO |
| IATA | LOK |
| Elevation | 1,715 ft (523 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°7'19" E 35°36'31" 3.12197, 35.60870 |
| Location | Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 09L/27R | 1,645 ft (501 m) | 64 ft | GRE | No |
| 09R/27L | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 64 ft | ASP | No |
Lodwar Airport at a glance
Lodwar Airport is a medium airport in Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya, known to airline systems as LOK. The field elevation of 1,715 ft (523 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKLO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 09R/27L — offers 3,281 ft (1000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09R points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKLO 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 Lodwar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loiyangalani Airport | HKLY | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Lokichogio Airport | HKLK | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Kitale Airport | HKKT | 250 km (135 NM) |
| Soroti Airport | HUSO | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Eldoret International Airport | HKEL | 305 km (165 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lodwar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,715 ft field elevation of Lodwar 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 Lodwar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lodwar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lodwar Airport is HKLO, and its IATA code is LOK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lodwar Airport above sea level?
Lodwar Airport sits at an elevation of 1,715 feet (523 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lodwar Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.1220, 35.6087 — in Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Loiyangalani Airport, about 130 km away.
Does HKLO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKLO 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 Lodwar Airport?
Lodwar Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 09R/27L, measures 3,281 ft (1000 m) with a ASP surface.