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HKLU

Manda Airport · Lamu

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
20 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Manda Airport (HKLU), located in Lamu, Kenya. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 20 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
Manda Airport
ICAO / IATA
HKLU / LAU
Municipality
Lamu
Country
Region
KE-300 — Coast Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
20 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,561 ft / 2,000 m
Runway Width: 105 ft / 32 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 152° / 332°
RWY 15 (152°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (332°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,054 ft / 931 m
Runway Width: 46 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 73° / 253°
RWY 07 (73°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (253°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,054 ft / 931 m
Runway Width: 46 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 74° / 254°
RWY 08 (74°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (254°)
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).

KWY
Kiwayu Airport
54 km / 29 nm
HKML
Malindi Airport
141 km / 76 nm
HKMOILS
Moi International Airport
246 km / 133 nm
HCMK
Kismayo Airport
270 km / 146 nm
HTPE
Pemba Airport
356 km / 192 nm

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