Airport code
LAU — Manda Airstrip
LAU is the IATA code for Manda Airstrip, an airport serving Lamu, Kenya. Its ICAO code is HKLU, and it operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at -2.2524, 40.9131 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).
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About Manda Airstrip
Manda Airport, also called Lamu Airport, is an airport in Kenya. Manda Airport is a small domestic airport located on Manda Island, serving the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya's coastal region. It provides air access to Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as nearby islands like Shela and Manda. The airport has a single runway and basic facilities, mainly handling domestic flights from Nairobi, Mombasa, and Malindi. Access to Lamu Island from the airport is via a short boat ride.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LAU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HKLU |
| Airport name | Manda Airstrip |
| City | Lamu |
| Country | Kenya |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | -2.2524 |
| Longitude | 40.9131 |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 6,561 ft (2,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Manda Airstrip?
The IATA code for Manda Airstrip is LAU.
What is the ICAO code for Manda Airstrip?
The ICAO code for Manda Airstrip is HKLU.
Where is LAU airport located?
Manda Airstrip (LAU) is located in Lamu, Kenya.
What time zone is LAU in?
Manda Airstrip operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to LAU?
The nearest airport to Manda Airstrip (LAU) is Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, about 141 km away.
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