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Eliye Springs Airport (EYS)
Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) is a small gateway to the village of Eliye Springs on the western shore of Lake Turkana in Turkana County, Kenya. Compare transfer options to Lodwar, lakeside resorts and nearby communities, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Eliye Springs Airport
Eliye Springs Airport is a small civilian airport serving Eliye Springs, a village on the western shore of Lake Turkana in Turkana County, northwestern Kenya. The facility is owned and managed by the Kenya Airports Authority and mainly supports domestic, charter and light aircraft operations rather than large-scale commercial traffic.
Located roughly 50 km east of Lodwar, the county's main town, the airport provides access to Lake Turkana's beach and resort areas and nearby communities. It sits at an elevation of about 425 m and has a single runway serving aircraft movements in the region.
The airport is reached mainly by road from Lodwar, with taxis and pre-arranged private transfers connecting travelers to the village, lakeside resorts and surrounding areas. Road travel between Lodwar and Eliye Springs typically takes around one to one and a half hours depending on conditions.
With its basic passenger facilities and a focus on regional connectivity, the airport functions as a practical gateway for visitors heading to Lake Turkana's western shoreline and Turkana County's remote attractions.
Terminal Overview
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Eliye Springs Airport is a small civilian airport with a single passenger terminal serving the village of Eliye Springs. It mainly supports domestic, charter and light aircraft operations, and does not have separate international or Schengen terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Eliye Springs Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Eliye Springs Airport to Lake Turkana lodges, beach resorts and village destinations, or onward to Lodwar.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, lake excursions, business visits or journeys around Turkana County.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Eliye Springs Airport to Lodwar and other destinations in the region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Eliye Springs Airport, lodges, event venues and other locations around Lake Turkana.
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