Eldoret International Airport
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Eldoret International Airport is located in Uasin Gishu County, near Eldoret city in western Kenya. It serves as both a domestic and international airport, supporting passenger flights and significant cargo operations, especially for agricultural exports. The airport features a long paved runway and a modern terminal, and is one of Kenya's designated international ports of entry. Its strategic location makes it important for regional connectivity and economic activity in the Rift Valley.
Location
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Overview
Eldoret International Airport is a large airport that serves the city of Eldoret and the surrounding communities. Situated at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level,[3] the airport has a single asphalt runway that measures Script error: No such module "convert". in length.[4] The airport has immigration and customs facilities and is open for international operations daily from 06:00 to 18:30 local time. Operations can be extended apon request.[5]
History
The airport was established in 1995.[6] It is administered by the Kenya Airports Authority. Currently, the airport has two scheduled International cargo flights and several ad hoc freighters per week. The airport is open from Monday to Sunday from 03.30 hours to 17.30 hours GMT, but the hours can be extended on request.[7] Currently, the airport has three scheduled international cargo flights and several ad hoc freighters per week.
Eldoret International Airport was built with the vision of achieving accelerated economic growth, through integration and opening up of the Western region to local and international markets. The airport is also expected to promote the exploitation of the rich tourism circuit of Western Kenya, which is largely unexploited.[8]
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
Cargo
Passenger numbers
| Year | Passenger numbers[9] |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 86,351 Increase |
| 2012 | 91,399 Increase |
| 2013 | 111,250 Increase |
See also
References
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