Manda Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Manda Airport (IATA: LAU, ICAO: HKLU) is a small domestic airport on Manda Island in the Lamu Archipelago, off Kenya's northern coast. It sits at an elevation of about 6 m (20 ft). The island has no road link to Lamu Island, so passengers cross the channel by boat from the airport jetty to reach Lamu Old Town. The airport lies roughly 450 km southeast of Nairobi.
Services at Manda Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 1optionHotelsLamu HouseView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers37K36,500 in 2014
- Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
- Movements3.5K3,497 flights a year
- Local timeNairobi time
- IATALAUICAO HKLU
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- MADomesticMain TerminalJambojet, Safarilink, Skyward Express
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- LamuSouthwest of the airport5 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Manda Airport?
Manda Airport uses the following codes: IATA: LAU, ICAO: HKLU. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Manda Airport located?
Manda Airport is located in Lamu, Lamu County, Kenya. The airport coordinates are -2.2524°, 40.9129°.
What services are available at Manda Airport?
Manda Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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