Kitale Airport – KTL
The Kitale Airport, or most locally known as Kambi Miwa Airstrip, is one of the five airports in Kenya. It is located in Kitale town, Trans-Nzoia County, in northwest Kenya near the border of Uganda and serves the town and the nearby places. The Kitale Airport, with an airport code of KTL is a civilian airport owned by Kenya Airports Authority. Three airlines that serve the airport include; Fly540, with seasonal flights to Lodwar and Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta; Fly-SAX to Nairobi-Wilson; and Safarilink also to Nairobi-Wilson. As of this time the airport continue to operate as a commercial facility.
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KTL-Kitale Airport has a total area suitable for a small airport and an elevation of 6,070 feet above mean sea level. It has a runway with asphalt as its surface. The town, which the airport is serving, is one of Kenya’s most visited destinations. Kitale serves also as the main gateway to several mountains and beautiful spots such as Mt. Elgon. Mt. Elgon has intact calderas and believed to be one of the world’s oldest volcanoes. There is also the nearby Saiwa Swamp National Park, which is Kenya’s smallest national park. You can easily drive to the tourists' sites of Kitale from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You can certainly be comforted to stay to one of the many accommodations around the airport. The Cranes Haven, Crane Hotel, and the Crane Suites Hotel are the some of the well-rated and most-booked hotels in this part of the region.
If you wish to move, the closest airport from Kitale Airport is Mumias Airport (MUM).
On this page it is easy to search for Kitale, Kenya airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Kitale, Kenya (KTL) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KTL airport.
Most of these KTL
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Kitale, Kenya
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the KTL airport are Kitale Showgrounds, Kitale Golf Club, and Kitale Showgrounds.
Map of Kitale, Kenya Hotels
View all Kitale, Kenya (KTL) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Kitale, Kenya (KTL) location map.
Weather Forecast for Kitale, Kenya (KTL)
If you planning to travel to Kitale, Kenya (KTL), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:33 AM.
The temperature feels like 69.1 with a humidity level of 76 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 87 percent with visibility at 7.1 percent.
Today’s UV index is 11, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 3 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:40 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/2
Moderate rain
69°F
High: 78°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 75%
Friday
5/3
Heavy rain
67°F
High: 76°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 85%
Saturday
5/4
Moderate rain
66°F
High: 72°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 65%
Sunday
5/5
Heavy rain
69°F
High: 80°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 90%
Monday
5/6
Heavy rain
69°F
High: 78°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 95%
Tuesday
5/7
Heavy rain
66°F
High: 76°F
Low: 59°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Kitale, Kenya KTL airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free KTL airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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