Kisumu International Airport (KIS): Codes, Runways & Location
Kisumu International Airport (IATA: KIS · ICAO: HKKI) is a large airport serving Kisumu, Kenya. It lies at 0.0861° S, 34.7289° E, 3734 ft (1138 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kisumu International Airport
Kisumu International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kisumu in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code KIS and the ICAO code HKKI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kisumu International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3299 m (10823 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 3734 ft (1138 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kakamega Airport (GGM) 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 ≈ 3,299 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kisumu International Airport
Where is Kisumu International Airport located?
Kisumu International Airport is located in Kisumu, Kenya. Its coordinates are 0.0861° S, 34.7289° E.
What is the airport code for Kisumu International Airport?
Kisumu International Airport has an IATA code of KIS and an ICAO code of HKKI.
How long is the runway at Kisumu International Airport?
Kisumu International Airport's longest runway is about 3299 m (10823 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kisumu International Airport have?
Kisumu International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kisumu International Airport a major airport?
Kisumu International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Kisumu International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →