Manda Airport

HKLU / LAU

Lamu, KE

Last Updated
Mar 3, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 18 hours ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
6 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKLU 031300Z 09006KT 9999 FEW030CB 33/25 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,020 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KLU
07
25
08 ✈️
26
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 3,054 ft 46 ft GRE 73°
5.7 kt 1.8 kt
17° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,054 ft 46 ft GRE 74°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
15/33 6,561 ft 105 ft ASP 152°
2.8 kt 5.3 kt
62° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HKLU

1,355 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.7%
MVFR
20.3%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Manda Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 39.4% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 31.1°C (range: 24°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 39.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.1%
NE
2.3%
E
24.6%
SE
6.2%
S
26.9%
SW
0.4%
W
0.1%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 31.1°C
Range: 24°C to 35°C
24°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,355 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Manda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKLU
IATA Code: LAU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Lamu
Country: KE
Latitude: -2.252431°
Longitude: 40.912892°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,054 ft
Width: 46 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 3,054 ft
Width: 46 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 6,561 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Manda Airport

Overview

Manda Airport serves the coastal region of Lamu, Kenya, situated at 20 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Lamu Archipelago, featuring three runways that support medium-sized aircraft operations. Its strategic coastal location makes it an important regional aviation hub.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect consistently favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 80.5% of the time, with Marginal VFR conditions occurring 19.5% of the observation period. The prevailing southerly winds average 6.3 knots, with temperatures ranging between 25-35°C and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles. December, November, and October represent the most stable flying months.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface compositions: two gravel (GRE) runways at 3,054 feet and one asphalt (ASP) runway at 6,561 feet. All runways demonstrate extremely favorable wind alignments, with 100% favorable wind conditions and consistently low average crosswind components between 3.8-4.2 knots. The coastal location likely influences local wind and weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

With multiple runway options and consistent wind patterns, pilots have flexibility in approach and departure strategies. The longest runway (15/33, 6,561 ft ASP) provides the most comprehensive operational capability. Low crosswind components and predictable wind directions contribute to stable approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of October through December.

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.