Eldoret International Airport

HKEL / EDL

Eldoret, KE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKEL 042100Z VRB01KT 9999 -RA SCT015 BKN080 15/13 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,941 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,441 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,941 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HKEL 040500Z 0406/0512 VRB02KT 9999 SCT016 BKN080 BECMG 0408/0411 12010KT BKN024 TEMPO 0416/0420 -TSRA FEW020CB BKN080 BECMG 0420/0423 VRB03KT -RA BKN018 BECMG 0508/0511 12010KT NSW FEW023CB BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
08:00Z BECMG
+11h
MVFR 120° 10 kt
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KEL
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 11,480 ft 147 ft ASP 79° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HKEL

3,432 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.1%
MVFR
17.3%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.3%

Eldoret International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 28°C with an average of 18.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
2.5%
E
8.8%
SE
42.7%
S
27.9%
SW
3.7%
W
4.9%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.2°C
Range: 8°C to 28°C
8°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,432 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eldoret International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKEL
IATA Code: EDL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,941 ft MSL

Location

City: Eldoret
Country: KE
Latitude: 0.404458°
Longitude: 35.238899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 11,480 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Eldoret International Airport

Overview

Eldoret International Airport serves the key urban center of Eldoret in western Kenya, situated at a high elevation of 6941 feet MSL. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the agricultural and commercial activities in the region, supporting both domestic and international flight operations with its substantial 11,480-foot asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 85.6% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 14.3% of observations. Winds are consistently from the southeast at 135 degrees, averaging 7.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 8°C to 27°C with an average of 18.1°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 0.404458, 35.238899, Eldoret International Airport is positioned in a high-elevation terrain environment. The airport's single runway (08/26) benefits from near-perfect wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of only 6 knots. Visibility is consistently excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers excellent wind compatibility, making approaches predictable and straightforward for pilots. January, November, and December represent the optimal months for VFR flying, characterized by the most stable weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate a high-elevation environment and prepare accordingly for the airport's 6,941-foot altitude when planning approach and landing parameters.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.