Kenema Airport (KEN): Codes, Runways & Location
Kenema Airport (IATA: KEN · ICAO: GFKE) is a medium-sized airport serving Kenema, Sierra Leone. It lies at 7.8964° N, 11.1741° W, 485 ft (148 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kenema Airport
Kenema Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kenema in Sierra Leone. It is identified by the IATA code KEN and the ICAO code GFKE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kenema Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1149 m (3770 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: grass. The field elevation is 485 ft (148 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bo Airport (KBS) about 65 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 ≈ 1,149 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Kenema Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenema Airport
Where is Kenema Airport located?
Kenema Airport is located in Kenema, Sierra Leone. Its coordinates are 7.8964° N, 11.1741° W.
What is the airport code for Kenema Airport?
Kenema Airport has an IATA code of KEN and an ICAO code of GFKE.
How long is the runway at Kenema Airport?
Kenema Airport's longest runway is about 1149 m (3770 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Kenema Airport have?
Kenema Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Kenema Airport a major airport?
Kenema Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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