Eldoret International Airport is a large airport serving Eldoret, Kenya. Its IATA code is EDL and its ICAO code is HKEL. The airport lies at an elevation of 6,941 ft (2,116 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 11,480 ft (3,499 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- EDL
- ICAO code
- HKEL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 6,941 ft (2,116 m)
- Coordinates
- 0.4045, 35.2389
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,480 ft · 3,499 m | 147 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Eldoret International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KIS Kisumu International Airport | Kisumu, Kenya | 79 km · 49 mi |
| MRE Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | Serena, Kenya | 203 km · 126 mi |
| NYK Nanyuki Civil Airport | Gathiuru, Kenya | 207 km · 129 mi |
| SRT Soroti Airport | Soroti, Uganda | 232 km · 144 mi |
| WIL Nairobi Wilson Airport | Nairobi, Kenya | 260 km · 162 mi |
| MUZ Musoma Airport | Musoma, Tanzania | 266 km · 165 mi |
| NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Nairobi, Kenya | 268 km · 167 mi |
| EBB Entebbe International Airport | Entebbe, Uganda | 313 km · 194 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from EDL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 3,045 | 1,892 | 1,644 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,508 | 2,180 | 1,894 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,592 | 2,853 | 2,479 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,436 | 3,378 | 2,935 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,070 | 3,772 | 3,278 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,241 | 3,878 | 3,370 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,588 | 4,093 | 3,557 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,645 | 4,750 | 4,128 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,180 | 5,704 | 4,957 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,244 | 5,744 | 4,992 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,292 | 7,017 | 6,097 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,569 | 7,189 | 6,247 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,400 | 7,705 | 6,696 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,686 | 7,883 | 6,850 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,569 | 9,053 | 7,867 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,310 | 9,513 | 8,267 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.400 |
| RDR | RADAR | 121.100 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Eldoret International Airport?
The IATA code of Eldoret International Airport is EDL and its ICAO code is HKEL.
Where is Eldoret International Airport located?
Eldoret International Airport is in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, at 0.4045, 35.2389.
What time zone is Eldoret International Airport in?
Eldoret International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Eldoret International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 11,480 ft (3,499 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Eldoret International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), about 79 km (49 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.