UKA Ukunda Airstrip
About UKA Airport
Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) serves the coastal town of Ukunda and Diani Beach in Kenya, handling mainly domestic and regional flights with a compact single-terminal layout that keeps arrivals, departures and transfers close by. Local carriers such as SafariLink and AirKenya commonly operate scheduled services to and from Nairobi and nearby coastal destinations, while charter operators link the airstrip to safari lodges and islands. Travelers can check the online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures, and should allow extra time for transport and luggage services in this busy tourist gateway.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Ukunda Airstrip is UKA.
The ICAO code for Ukunda Airstrip is HKUK.
Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) is located in Ukunda, Kenya.
The local time zone at Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) is Africa/Nairobi (GMT+3).
About 2 scheduled departures were counted at Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.