Garissa Airport

Garissa Airport is a modest domestic airport located near Garissa town in northeastern Kenya. It serves the local population and surrounding counties, primarily supporting government, humanitarian, and charter operations. The airport has a basic runway and minimal infrastructure, with limited scheduled passenger services. Its role is mainly strategic due to the region’s security and logistical needs.

Garissa Airport
IATA: GAS ICAO: HKGA
Summary
Airport type	Public, Civilian
Owner	Kenya Airports Authority
Serves	Garissa, Kenya
Location	Garissa,  Kenya
Elevation AMSL	476 ft / 145 m
Coordinates	00°28′07″S 39°38′58″E
Map
GAS Location of Garissa Airport in Kenya Placement on map is approximate
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 17-35 3,937 1,200 Asphalt

Location

Garissa Airport (IATA: GAS, ICAO: HKGA) is located in the town of Garissa, Garissa County, near the International border with Somalia.

Its location is approximately 315 kilometres (196 mi), by air, north of Nairobi International Airport, the country's largest civilian airport.^[1] The geographic coordinates of this airport are:0° 28' 7.00"N, 39° 38' 58.00"E (Latitude:-0.468610; Longitude:39.649445).

Airlines and destinations

Garissa Airport is a small civilian airport, serving Garissa and surrounding communities. Situated at 145 metres (476 ft) above sea level, the airport has a single asphalt runway 17-35 that measures 3,937 feet (1,200 m) long.^[2]

Airlines	Destinations
Freedom Airline[3]	Nairobi–Wilson
Mrash Tours & Travel	Nairobi–Wilson

See also

• Kenya Airports Authority
• Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
• List of airports in Kenya