Manda Airport (LAU): Codes, Runways & Location
Manda Airport (IATA: LAU · ICAO: HKLU) is a medium-sized airport serving Lamu, Kenya. It lies at 2.2524° S, 40.9129° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Manda Airport
Manda Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lamu in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code LAU and the ICAO code HKLU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Manda Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2000 m (6561 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: dirt, asphalt. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kiwayu Airport (KWY) about 54 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 ≈ 2,000 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Manda Airport
Where is Manda Airport located?
Manda Airport is located in Lamu, Kenya. Its coordinates are 2.2524° S, 40.9129° E.
What is the airport code for Manda Airport?
Manda Airport has an IATA code of LAU and an ICAO code of HKLU.
How long is the runway at Manda Airport?
Manda Airport's longest runway is about 2000 m (6561 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Manda Airport have?
Manda Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with dirt, asphalt surfacing.
Is Manda Airport a major airport?
Manda Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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