Garissa Airport (GAS): Codes, Runways & Location
Garissa Airport (IATA: GAS · ICAO: HKGA) is a small airport serving Garissa, Kenya. It lies at 0.4635° S, 39.6483° E, 475 ft (145 m) above sea level.
Overview of Garissa Airport
Garissa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Garissa in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code GAS and the ICAO code HKGA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Garissa Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1084 m (3556 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 475 ft (145 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hola Airport (HOA) about 124 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 ≈ 1,084 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Garissa Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Garissa Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garissa Airport
Where is Garissa Airport located?
Garissa Airport is located in Garissa, Kenya. Its coordinates are 0.4635° S, 39.6483° E.
What is the airport code for Garissa Airport?
Garissa Airport has an IATA code of GAS and an ICAO code of HKGA.
How long is the runway at Garissa Airport?
Garissa Airport's longest runway is about 1084 m (3556 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Garissa Airport have?
Garissa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Garissa Airport a major airport?
Garissa Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Garissa Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →