Airport type Public, Civilian Location Eldoret, Kenya 08/26 11,400 Code EDL Owner Kenya Airports Authority | Serves Eldoret Elevation AMSL 7,050 ft / 2,150 m 11,400 3,475 Elevation 2,150 m | |
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Address Stendi Kisa - Yala Rd, Kenya | ||
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Eldoret Airport is an international airport in Kenya.
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Location
Eldoret Airport, (IATA: EDL, ICAO: HKEL), is located in the city of Eldoret, in Uasin Gishu County, in the midwestern Kenya, close to the International border with Uganda. Its location is approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi), by road, south of the central business district of Eldoret. This location lies approximately 269 kilometres (167 mi), by air, northwest of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the largest civilian and military airport in the country.
Overview
Eldoret International Airport is a large airport that serves the city of Eldoret and the surrounding communities. Situated at 2,150 metres (7,050 ft) above sea level, the airport has a single asphalt runway that measures 3,475 metres (11,401 ft) in length.
History
The airport was established in 1995. It is administered by the Kenya Airports Authority. Currently the airport has two scheduled International cargo flights and several ad hoc freighters per week.