General aviation · Kilifi, Kenya
Vipingo Airport
- Elevation
- 86 ft
- Coordinates
- 3°49′S 39°48′E
- Local time
- Africa/Nairobi
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
HKVG runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Country
Kenya
KE
Municipality
Kikambala
Elevation
86 ft
Position
-3.8084, 39.7972
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HKVG.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Vipingo Airport (HKVG / VPG) in Kilifi, Kenya, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HKVG is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HKVG
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Kenya
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Kenya. Applicable permit lead times for Kenya are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Kenya are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at HKVG
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HKVG covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HKVG
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HKVG is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HKVG
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HKVG: 3° 48′ 30″ S 39° 47′ 50″ E; elevation 86 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kilifi
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kilifi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HKVG.
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Cargo Operations at HKVG
Support for freighter operations into HKVG covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HKVG sits in the network
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Operating into HKVG?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Vipingo Airport — one desk for the whole trip.