HKEL · EDL

Eldoret International Airport

Eldoret, Uasin Gishu CountyElevation 6,941 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

08/26
Dimensions
11,480 x 147 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Eldoret International Airport is in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Field elevation 6,941 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAHKEL / EDL
RegionUasin Gishu County
CountryKenya
Coordinates0.4045, 35.2389
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.4
APP
APP
121.1
RADAR
RDR
118.4
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does HKEL have a METAR?
Yes. HKEL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does HKEL have a TAF?
When HKEL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at HKEL?
HKEL sits at 6,941 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for HKEL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.