EDL Airport Code, Eldoret International Airport
EDL is the IATA code for Eldoret International Airport, the main international gateway for Eldoret, Kenya. Airlines and booking systems use EDL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HKEL. At 6941 ft (2116 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Eldoret airport code?
The airport code for Eldoret International Airport is EDL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code HKEL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1711 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HKEL begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is EDL?
Eldoret International Airport serves Eldoret, Kenya. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 0.40° N, 35.24° E. At 6941 ft (2116 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at EDL
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,480 ft (3.50 km), designated 08/26.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Eldoret?
The IATA airport code for Eldoret International Airport in Eldoret is EDL. Its ICAO code is HKEL.
What is the 3-letter code for Eldoret?
The 3-letter IATA code for Eldoret International Airport in Eldoret is EDL.
What airport is EDL?
EDL is Eldoret International Airport, located in Eldoret, Kenya.
What country is EDL in?
EDL (Eldoret International Airport) is in Kenya.
Where is EDL airport located?
Eldoret International Airport (EDL) is in Eldoret, Kenya, at coordinates 0.40446, 35.2389.
What is the ICAO code for Eldoret International Airport?
The ICAO code for Eldoret International Airport is HKEL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code EDL.
What is the difference between EDL and HKEL?
EDL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HKEL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Eldoret International Airport.
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