Ukunda Airstrip (UKA): Codes, Runways & Location
Ukunda Airstrip (IATA: UKA · ICAO: HKUK) is a small airport serving Ukunda, Kenya. It lies at 4.2933° S, 39.5711° E, 98 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ukunda Airstrip
Ukunda Airstrip is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Ukunda in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code UKA and the ICAO code HKUK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ukunda Airstrip has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1174 m (3851 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. The field elevation is 98 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Moi International Airport (MBA) about 29 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 ≈ 1,174 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ukunda Airstrip
Where is Ukunda Airstrip located?
Ukunda Airstrip is located in Ukunda, Kenya. Its coordinates are 4.2933° S, 39.5711° E.
What is the airport code for Ukunda Airstrip?
Ukunda Airstrip has an IATA code of UKA and an ICAO code of HKUK.
How long is the runway at Ukunda Airstrip?
Ukunda Airstrip's longest runway is about 1174 m (3851 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Ukunda Airstrip have?
Ukunda Airstrip has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Ukunda Airstrip a major airport?
Ukunda Airstrip is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Ukunda Airstrip are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →