Eldoret International Airport (EDL): Codes, Runways & Location
Eldoret International Airport (IATA: EDL · ICAO: HKEL) is a large airport serving Eldoret, Kenya. It lies at 0.4045° N, 35.2389° E, 6941 ft (2116 m) above sea level.
Overview of Eldoret International Airport
Eldoret International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Eldoret in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code EDL and the ICAO code HKEL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Eldoret International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3499 m (11480 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6941 ft (2116 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kerio Valley Airport (KRV) about 48 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,499 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eldoret International Airport
Where is Eldoret International Airport located?
Eldoret International Airport is located in Eldoret, Kenya. Its coordinates are 0.4045° N, 35.2389° E.
What is the airport code for Eldoret International Airport?
Eldoret International Airport has an IATA code of EDL and an ICAO code of HKEL.
How long is the runway at Eldoret International Airport?
Eldoret International Airport's longest runway is about 3499 m (11480 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Eldoret International Airport have?
Eldoret International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Eldoret International Airport a major airport?
Eldoret International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Eldoret International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →