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Eldoret International Airport · Eldoret

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
6,941 ft / 2,116 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 11,480 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Eldoret International Airport (HKEL), located in Eldoret, Kenya. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 6,941 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Eldoret International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HKEL / EDL
Municipality
Eldoret
Country
Region
KE-700 — Rift Valley Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
6,941 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,480 ft / 3,499 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 79° / 259°
RWY 08 (79°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-ELD | CRS: 81°
RWY 26 (259°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.40 MHz
RDR RADAR
121.10 MHz
TWR TWR
118.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HKKT
Kitale Airport
70 km / 38 nm
HKKI
Kisumu International Airport
79 km / 42 nm
HKMS
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
203 km / 110 nm
HKNY
Laikipia Air Base
203 km / 110 nm
HKNL
Nanyuki Airport
207 km / 112 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026