Lodwar Airport — Lodwar, Kenya
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Lodwar Airport (Lodwar) is LOK — its ICAO code is HKLO.
Distance & flight time from LOK
Lodwar Airport
Lodwar Airport, code LOK, serves Lodwar, the main town of Turkana County in remote northwestern Kenya, an arid region historically among the country's least developed. LOK provides a vital air link for a county where road infrastructure is limited and distances to Nairobi are considerable, supporting humanitarian and NGO operations, government administration, and connections tied to oil exploration activity discovered in the Turkana basin. The airport typically handles small to mid-size aircraft on domestic routes to Nairobi and other Kenyan towns, and its role has grown alongside development interest in Turkana's water and energy resources, including the Turkwel and Lake Turkana areas.
Runways at Lodwar Airport (LOK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 0 ft (0 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | UNK |
| 09L/27R | 1645 ft (501 m) | 64 ft (20 m) | GRE |
| 09R/27L | 3281 ft (1000 m) | 64 ft (20 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Lodwar Airport (LOK)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Lodwar Airport (LOK)
- Lokichogio Airport (LKG) — 184.5 km (114.6 mi)
- Kitale Airport (KTL) — 249.7 km (155.2 mi)
- Soroti Airport (SRT) — 269.6 km (167.5 mi)
- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) — 305.0 km (189.5 mi)
- Jinka Airport (BCO) — 310.6 km (193.0 mi)
- Kisumu International Airport (KIS) — 369.9 km (229.8 mi)
- Gulu Airport (ULU) — 372.2 km (231.3 mi)
- Nakuru Lanet Airport (NUU) — 385.2 km (239.4 mi)
LOK is Lodwar Airport in Turkana County, northwestern Kenya. People searching LOK usually want flight options to Nairobi, since LOK serves a remote arid region with limited road access and mainly domestic connections.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lodwar Airport?
The IATA code for Lodwar Airport is LOK.
What is the ICAO code for Lodwar Airport?
The ICAO code for Lodwar Airport is HKLO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.