Balesa lies in the far north of Kenya, in Marsabit County near the Ethiopian border, and its unpaved strip is used for occasional charter, mission and relief flights. There is no scheduled service, no cargo handling and no customs post, which leaves freight relevance minimal. Commercial air cargo for Kenya is processed at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO), roughly 600 km to the south, which is also the hub for perishables exports and customs clearance.

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Where is Balesa Airport located?▼

Balesa Airport is located in Balesa, KE.

What is the elevation of Balesa Airport?▼

Balesa Airport is at an elevation of 610 meters (2000 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

3.64697, 37.35086

610 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Balesa

Mombasa → Shanghai Mombasa → Shenzhen Mombasa → Guangzhou Mombasa → Hong Kong Mombasa → Tokyo Mombasa → Busan

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Last updated: 25 August 2026

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