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HKEL
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 · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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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.
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
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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°
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
APP APP
119.40 MHz
RDR RADAR
121.10 MHz
TWR TWR
118.40 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026