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“The check-in and security processes are fast, and the staff are incredibly friendly.”
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Airports / Kenya / KIS
Large airport · KIS
Kisumu International Airport.
Kisumu, Kenya · 3,734 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
3,467 ratings
0
Operators based
3,734
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kisumu, KenyaELEV 3,734 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
3,467
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3,734
Field elevation
feet above sea level
42
Nearest alternate
nm to EDL
Field standing
#3 / 15
Kenya airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 3467 Google ratings , ranked against 15 rated Kenya fields.
42 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eldoret International Airport (EDL).
Overview
Kisumu International Airport, listed as HKKI / KIS, is a large commercial airport in Kisumu, Kenya. The field lies at an elevation of 3,734 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
KIS has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Eldoret International Airport (EDL, 42 nm), Kitale Airport (KTL, 65 nm), and Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE, 81 nm). KIS offers a single 10,823-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of KIS vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KIS, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Its close proximity to Lake Victoria makes for beautiful views during landing.”
Eddy Cazares5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The check-in and security processes are fast, and the staff are incredibly friendly.”
Eddy Cazares5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
HKKI
IATA
KIS
FAA / Local
HKKI
Elevation
3,734 ft
Coordinates
0.0861° S · 34.7289° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Kenya fields
state range 20–6,941 ft
At 3,734 ft, KIS sits lower than 53% of the 17 Kenya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,823 ft
- 06/2410,823 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,823 ft
KIS's 10,823 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 42nmEDLEldoret International AirportEldoret
- 65nmKTLKitale AirportKitale
- 81nmMREMara Serena Lodge AirstripSerena
- 87nmNUUNakuru Lanet AirportNakuru
- 128nmSRTSoroti AirportSoroti
- 137nmEBBEntebbe International AirportEntebbe
Location
Open the full mapHKKI · Kisumu International Airport · Kisumu, Kenya
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KIS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,112 nm | 14h 37m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,254 nm | 14h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,432 nm | 15h 21m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,729 nm | 16h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,750 nm | 16h 6m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,826 nm | 16h 16m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,902 nm | 16h 27m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 7,133 nm | 16h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KIS?
- Kisumu International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,823 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KIS?
- Kisumu International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,823 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KIS?
- The closest alternate is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), about 42 nm away, followed by Kitale Airport (KTL) at 65 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KIS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 37m (6,112 nm), New York about 14h 57m (6,254 nm), Washington DC about 15h 21m (6,432 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.