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Manda Airstrip

Lamu · KenyaICAO HKLU

Manda Airstrip (LAU) is an airport serving Lamu, Kenya, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 2° 15' 8.7" S, 40° 54' 47.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Nairobi (GMT+3).

Destinations
2
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
20/ 6m
Africa/Nairobi
GMT+3
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Airport Details

IATA Code
LAU
ICAO Code
HKLU
City
Lamu
Country
Kenya
Elevation
20 ft
Local Time
09:37 PM (GMT+3)

Coordinates

Latitude:-2.2524°
Longitude:40.9131°

Popular Routes from LAU

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
MYDMalindi, Kenya87 mi0h 40mshort-haul36 kgView
WILNairobi, Kenya290 mi1h 3mshort-haul119 kgView

Airlines Operating at LAU

2 active airlines serving Manda Airstrip.

Flightline
B5United Kingdom
Fly540
5HKenya

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Manda Airstrip that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Malindi AirportMYDMalindiKenya141 km
Mombasa Moi International AirportMBAMombasaKenya246 km
Ukunda AirstripUKAUkundaKenya271 km
Amboseli AirportASVAmboseli National ParkKenya409 km
Wajir AirportWJRWajirKenya450 km
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBONairobiKenya455 km
Kilimanjaro International AirportJROKilimanjaroTanzania446 km
Nairobi Wilson AirportWILNairobiKenya467 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
2° 15' 8.7" S
Longitude (DMS)
40° 54' 47.2" E
Latitude (Decimal)
-2.252420
Longitude (Decimal)
40.913101
Hemisphere
Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
UTC Offset
GMT+3
Current Local Time
09:37 PM
Elevation (ft)
20 ft
Elevation (m)
6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Manda Airstrip?
The IATA code for Manda Airstrip is LAU, and its ICAO code is HKLU. The airport is located in Lamu, Kenya.
How many destinations can you fly to from LAU?
There are 2 direct destinations available from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya.
What airlines fly from LAU?
There are 2 airlines operating from LAU, including Flightline, Fly540.
What timezone is Manda Airstrip in?
Manda Airstrip is in the Africa/Nairobi timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Manda Airstrip?
Manda Airstrip sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level.

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