Lodwar Airport

HKLO / LOK

Lodwar, KE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
0 kt
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKLO 042100Z 00000KT CAVOK 27/20 Q1009

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KLO
09L
27R
09
27
09R
27L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 0 ft 0 ft UNK
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
09L/27R 1,645 ft 64 ft GRE 83°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
83° angle
09R/27L 3,281 ft 64 ft ASP 83°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
83° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HKLO

3,019 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
99.6%
MVFR
0.4%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Lodwar Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 99.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 39.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 38°C with an average of 30.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 39.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.5%
NE
11.4%
E
35.2%
SE
7.4%
S
1.4%
SW
0.7%
W
1.5%
NW
1.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 30.9°C
Range: 18°C to 38°C
18°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,019 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lodwar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKLO
IATA Code: LOK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,715 ft MSL

Location

City: Lodwar
Country: KE
Latitude: 3.121970°
Longitude: 35.608700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 09L/27R
Length: 1,645 ft
Width: 64 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 3,281 ft
Width: 64 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lodwar Airport

Overview

Lodwar Airport serves the remote northwestern region of Kenya, situated in Turkana County at an elevation of 1,715 feet MSL. The airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for this predominantly arid and sparsely populated area, supporting regional connectivity and local transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Consistently excellent visual flight conditions prevail at Lodwar Airport, with 99.5% of observations supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences stable weather characterized by eastern winds averaging 7.1 knots, with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 38°C and an average of 30.8°C. Pilots can expect exceptional visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of fog or low visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface types: an unknown surface runway 09/27, a grass runway 09L/27R at 1,645 feet, and an asphalt runway 09R/27L extending 3,281 feet. The terrain surrounding Lodwar Airport is typical of the northwestern Kenyan landscape, characterized by arid conditions and relatively flat topography. Calm wind conditions occur 36.1% of the time, providing stable approach and departure environments.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind conditions of 2.6 knots. January, September, and October represent the most favorable months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions. Pilots should anticipate consistent easterly winds and prepare for high-temperature environments when planning approaches to Lodwar Airport.

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.