Kitale Airport

HKKT / KTL

Kitale, KE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKKT 042100Z 00000KT 9999 BKN019 BKN090 18/17 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,070 ft
BKN 1,900 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,970 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,070 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KKT
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 4,757 ft 75 ft ASP 40°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HKKT

1,388 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79%
MVFR
20.1%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0.9%

Kitale Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 76.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 33°C with an average of 20.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 76.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.1%
NE
5%
E
2.7%
SE
0.6%
S
2.4%
SW
0.6%
W
0.9%
NW
1.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.6°C
Range: 9°C to 33°C
9°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

January November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,388 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kitale Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKKT
IATA Code: KTL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,070 ft MSL

Location

City: Kitale
Country: KE
Latitude: 0.971989°
Longitude: 34.958599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,757 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kitale Airport

Overview

Kitale Airport serves the agricultural region of western Kenya, located at an elevation of 6070 ft MSL near the town of Kitale. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Trans-Nzoia County, supporting regional transportation and agricultural logistics in this highland area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in the remaining 20.5% of observations. Winds are typically light, with a prevailing direction from the north and an average speed of 6.1 knots, and calm conditions occurring in 75.4% of recorded observations. Temperature variation is moderate, ranging from 9°C to 33°C with an average of 20.4°C.

Notable Features

Situated at a significant elevation of 6070 ft MSL, Kitale Airport requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations. The single runway 04/22 is 4,757 feet long with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft typical of regional operations. Its high-altitude location suggests potential density altitude considerations during warmer periods.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting 100% of runway operations. The average crosswind is minimal at 3.6 knots, providing generally straightforward approach conditions. Pilots should note the best VFR months are January, November, and September, which offer the most consistent visual flying conditions.

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
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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.