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HKKU

Kitui Airport · Kitui

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,790 ft / 1,155 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 3,116 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kitui Airport (HKKU), located in Kitui, 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 3,790 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Kitui Airport
ICAO / IATA
HKKU / —
Municipality
Kitui
Country
Region
KE-400 — Eastern Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
3,790 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,116 ft / 950 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 53° / 233°
RWY 05 (53°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (233°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HKJKILS
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
117 km / 63 nm
HKRE
Moi Air Base
124 km / 67 nm
HKNW
Nairobi Wilson Airport
129 km / 70 nm
HKAM
Amboseli Airport
163 km / 88 nm
HKNL
Nanyuki Airport
179 km / 97 nm

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