Eldoret International Airport — Eldoret, Kenya

Eldoret International Airport, coded EDL, sits at a notably high elevation in Kenya's Rift Valley highlands, a geographic factor that has helped the surrounding region produce a remarkable concentration of world-class distance runners who train at altitude near the city. Part of the airport's mission from early on was supporting cargo capacity for exporting Kenya's substantial horticultural output, particularly cut flowers and vegetables destined for European markets, given the cool highland climate suited to roses and other delicate crops. Domestic flights connect EDL to Nairobi and other Kenyan cities, supplementing the region's road and rail links, while the airport's relatively long runway reflects its intended role handling wide-body freighter aircraft rather than purely regional turboprops. The surrounding Uasin Gishu county economy revolves heavily around agriculture, and the airport's cargo warehouses handle substantial volumes of perishable exports needing rapid transit to distant markets.