Kakamega Airport (GGM): Codes, Runways & Location
Kakamega Airport (IATA: GGM · ICAO: HKKG) is a small airport serving Kakamega, Kenya. It lies at 0.2714° N, 34.7881° E, 5020 ft (1530 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kakamega Airport
Kakamega Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kakamega in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code GGM and the ICAO code HKKG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kakamega Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1042 m (3420 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 5020 ft (1530 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kisumu International Airport (KIS) about 40 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 ≈ 1,042 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kakamega Airport
Where is Kakamega Airport located?
Kakamega Airport is located in Kakamega, Kenya. Its coordinates are 0.2714° N, 34.7881° E.
What is the airport code for Kakamega Airport?
Kakamega Airport has an IATA code of GGM and an ICAO code of HKKG.
How long is the runway at Kakamega Airport?
Kakamega Airport's longest runway is about 1042 m (3420 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Kakamega Airport have?
Kakamega Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kakamega Airport a major airport?
Kakamega Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kakamega Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →