🗺️ Airport Network

Kenya's Airport Directory

Nine airports connecting Kenya to global aviation — from the international hub at JKIA to regional gateways serving every corner of the country.

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9
Airports Managed
4
International Airports
40+
Airlines Operating
6M+
Passengers Annually

Our Network

Connecting Kenya to the World

Kenya Airports Authority manages a national network of nine civilian airports — from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, East Africa's busiest aviation hub, to regional airports serving Kenya's diverse counties and growing tourist destinations.

Every airport in our network is operated to international safety standards, providing the infrastructure that enables Kenya's tourism, trade, and connectivity with the global aviation network.

1991
Year KAA was established to manage Kenya's airport network
120+
Commercial concessions operating across KAA airports
10%
Of Kenya's GDP is contributed by tourism — enabled by our airports
$2B
JKIA terminal expansion programme currently in development
Explore investment opportunities

International Airports

4 airports
East Africa Hub International

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

📍 Nairobi, Kenya · IATA: NBO · ICAO: HKJK

East Africa's primary aviation hub and Kenya's flagship international gateway. JKIA handles the majority of Kenya's international passenger and cargo traffic, connecting the country to destinations across six continents.

Terminals
2
Airlines
40+
Runways
2
International

Moi International Airport

📍 Mombasa, Kenya · IATA: MBA · ICAO: HKMO

Kenya's second largest airport serving the coastal region and a key gateway for beach tourism. MIA connects Mombasa to regional and international destinations with direct flights to European leisure markets.

Terminals
1
Airlines
15+
Runways
1
International

Kisumu International Airport

📍 Kisumu, Kenya · IATA: KIS · ICAO: HKKI

Western Kenya's primary airport serving the Lake Victoria basin and a growing gateway for regional and East African connectivity. The airport underwent significant infrastructure upgrades to support expanded international operations.

Terminals
1
Airlines
8+
Runways
1
International

Eldoret International Airport

📍 Eldoret, Kenya · IATA: EDL · ICAO: HKEL

North Rift Valley's aviation gateway serving the agricultural heartland of Kenya. Eldoret handles significant cargo operations supporting the region's export-oriented flower and horticultural industries alongside passenger traffic.

Terminals
1
Airlines
6+
Runways
1

Regional Airports

5 airports
Regional

Wilson Airport

📍 Nairobi, Kenya · IATA: WIL · ICAO: HKNW

Nairobi's general aviation airport serving domestic routes, charter flights, and light aircraft operations. Wilson is the hub for safari flights connecting Nairobi to Kenya's national parks and game reserves.

Type
Gen. Aviation
Routes
20+ domestic
Runways
3
Regional

Malindi Airport

📍 Malindi, Kenya · IATA: MYD · ICAO: HKML

The coastal resort town's gateway airport serving leisure travellers and providing regional connectivity along Kenya's Indian Ocean coast. Malindi supports direct connections to Nairobi and other coastal destinations.

Type
Regional
Routes
Coastal / NBI
Runways
1
Regional

Isiolo Airport

📍 Isiolo, Kenya · IATA: ILU · ICAO: HKIS

Northern Kenya's regional airport serving Isiolo County and providing connectivity to the broader Northern Frontier District. The airport supports safari tourism, government operations, and humanitarian logistics in the region.

Type
Regional
Serves
Northern Kenya
Runways
1
Regional

Kakamega Airport

📍 Kakamega, Kenya · IATA: GGM · ICAO: HKKA

Western Kenya's regional airport serving Kakamega County and the surrounding sugar belt region. The airport provides connectivity for the densely populated western counties and supports regional development.

Type
Regional
Serves
Western Kenya
Runways
1
Regional

Additional Regional Airports

📍 Various locations across Kenya

KAA also oversees additional regional airstrips including Ukunda (Diani Beach), Kitale, Lodwar, and Manda Island — supporting tourism, county connectivity, and humanitarian operations.

Ukunda / Diani Kitale Lodwar Manda Island

Business opportunities at Kenya's airports

From retail concessions and advertising to major PPP infrastructure investment — Kenya's airport network offers significant commercial opportunity across nine locations.