Aviation access for northern Kenya, tourism gateway, LAPSSET corridor hub
Isiolo International Airport
New airport at Isiolo intended to serve as the LAPSSET corridor's aviation hub and gateway to northern Kenya.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2012
StartedJanuary 1, 2013
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2017
CompletedJune 1, 2017
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 4,500,000,000KES
Timeline
Construction Begins
Isiolo International Airport construction commenced
Airport Completed
Airport construction completed and terminal opened
Underutilization Concerns
Airport remained largely underutilized with minimal commercial flights
Contractors
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)
Main ContractorBuilt Isiolo International Airport terminal and runway
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaOversaw airport construction as part of LAPSSET
Benefits
Description
Isiolo International Airport was constructed as part of the LAPSSET corridor infrastructure, intended to be a major aviation hub for northern Kenya and a gateway for tourist flights to Samburu, Meru, and other northern reserves. Built by the Kenya Airports Authority, the airport features a modern terminal and runway capable of handling large aircraft. However, commercial flight operations have been minimal since completion, with the airport largely underutilized.
Overview
First international-standard airport in northern Kenya, intended to open up the region for tourism and trade, though utilization remains below expectations.