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HOA Hola Airport
Hola Airport (IATA: HOA, ICAO:HKHO) is located in the city of Hola, Kenya.

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IATA Code

HOA

ICAO Code

HKHO

Name

Hola Airport

Type

Country / Region

Kenya (KE)

City

Hola

Latitude

-1.5220000

Longitude

40.0040016

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

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Airport Overview

Hola Airport（HOA，ICAO: HKHO）is a local airport serving Hola in Kenya’s Tana River area. Its position at approximately 1.522° south and 40.004° east, with an East Africa Time zone of UTC+03:00, makes it primarily relevant to regional access rather than as an international cargo gateway. The supplied airport record shows no listed scheduled passenger or express services, so our service team treats this location as a destination requiring carrier and ground-handler confirmation before any booking is accepted. For international freight, the practical planning focus is usually a controlled connection through a larger Kenyan gateway or another approved regional airport, followed by an onward domestic or road solution. Aircraft acceptance, operating days, cargo handling, customs arrangements and final-mile delivery must be verified for the specific shipment and date.

Airport	Hola Airport
Location	Hola, Kenya
Airport identifiers	IATA: HOA \| ICAO: HKHO
Coordinates	Latitude -1.5220000, longitude 40.0040016
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Database service indicators	Passenger air services listed: 0; express services listed: 0

Key Highlights

Local-access airportHola Airport should be planned as a regional destination point, not assumed to be a routine international cargo gateway.

Service verification is essentialThe supplied record lists zero passenger and express services; current carrier acceptance must be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Gateway routing is likely requiredInternational freight may need a connection through a larger Kenyan or regional gateway before onward movement to Hola.

Ground continuity controls the resultTruck availability, road conditions, local handling and delivery security can be more decisive than the air sector.

Special cargo needs pre-clearanceDangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and oversized pieces require advance written acceptance.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Specific cargo-terminal infrastructure, cold-room capacity, bonded storage, dangerous-goods rooms and customs operating arrangements are not stated in the supplied airport record. Our service team therefore does not represent these facilities as available without written confirmation.

Acceptance and build-up: confirm whether a local handler can receive, weigh, screen, store and release commercial cargo for the selected flight or charter.
Temperature-controlled cargo: obtain confirmation of cool-room access, power continuity, passive-pack staging and maximum dwell time before booking pharmaceuticals or fresh produce.
Dangerous goods: secure carrier and handler approval before tendering any regulated article; local acceptance capability may be limited.
Customs and bonded handling: establish where import or export formalities will be completed and whether cargo must be customs-cleared at the gateway before onward movement.
Delivery and collection: pre-arrange a named consignee, vehicle, contact number and collection window; do not assume immediate airport-side release.

Routes & Transit Times

International origin: our team normally evaluates a routing through a larger Kenyan or regional air cargo gateway, then checks whether an onward air leg or secure road connection to Hola is operational for the required date.
Carrier selection: no airline, flight frequency or regular cargo lane is assumed from the supplied record. Bookings remain subject to current carrier schedules, aircraft performance, handling approval and capacity.
Transit planning: total door-to-door time depends on gateway connection availability, customs status, local handling, road conditions, weather and consignee readiness; a firm transit commitment requires live confirmation.
Alternative routing: for urgent or high-value shipments, our service team compares gateway-to-road, charter and nearby-airport options after checking security, road access and customs implications.

Do not quote a fixed transit time or airport-to-airport service until the operating carrier, handling point and final-mile provider have confirmed acceptance in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Hola and surrounding parts of Tana River County form the relevant local catchment, with the final delivery radius depending on road access and consignee location.
Humanitarian and project supplies: time-sensitive relief materials, field equipment, communications items and maintenance spares may require shipment planning around remote-site delivery constraints.
Agricultural cargo: regional agricultural inputs, packaged food and selected fresh products may be considered, but perishables require confirmed temperature handling and rapid onward collection.
General commercial freight: documents, spare parts, retail replenishment and small industrial items may be more practical than heavy consolidated cargo when local aircraft or handling capacity is restricted.
High-value goods: electronics, medical devices and sensitive equipment require packaging, security and custody controls appropriate to the complete gateway-to-consignee route.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: local cut-off times are not assumed. Our service team obtains the carrier or handler’s acceptance deadline, screening requirement and document cut-off before dispatch.
Documentation: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, accurate HS classification and consignee contact details; additional permits may apply to controlled commodities.
Special cargo declarations: dangerous goods require the applicable shipper’s declaration and compliant packaging; live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables and batteries require advance approval and handling instructions.
Customs and inspection: cargo may be examined at the designated customs location or gateway. Keep descriptions, values, origin, quantities and supporting permits consistent across all documents.
Collection risk: arrange a verified local representative and suitable vehicle before arrival. Release timing can depend on customs clearance, handler procedures and safe road access.

Shipping Tips

Send dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS code, value, battery status and delivery address to our service team before requesting a quote.
Ask us to verify the actual operating leg, acceptance location, customs point, handling capability and final-mile provider instead of selecting Hola Airport solely from a routing database.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear marks, moisture protection where appropriate and piece-level identification; provide photographs for irregular, fragile or oversized cargo.
For urgent or temperature-sensitive freight, prepare a gateway alternative and a road-delivery contingency before cargo handover. Quote and routing remain subject to live operational confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hola Airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be presumed. The supplied record lists no express service, and our team must confirm the operating carrier, customs arrangement, handling capability and onward delivery plan for each shipment.

Is a regular airline or flight schedule available?

No airline, frequency or fixed cargo schedule is stated in the supplied data. We verify current operations with the relevant carrier or handler before issuing a confirmed routing.

How should urgent cargo to Hola be routed?

Our service team compares a gateway connection with an onward road solution, a nearby-airport option or a charter assessment. The choice depends on urgency, commodity, security, road access and live capacity.

Can pharmaceuticals or fresh products be sent through Hola Airport?

Only after written confirmation of temperature handling, acceptance, storage, customs release and final-mile timing. Use validated packaging and provide the required commodity and handling information in advance.

What causes delays on this type of shipment?

Typical risks include unavailable onward capacity, incomplete customs documents, unconfirmed local handling, weather, road access, delayed consignee collection and special-cargo rejection. Pre-clearance and a contingency routing reduce exposure.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, location, time zone and service indicators in this module are taken from the supplied airport record for Hola Airport. Operational statements are intentionally limited to planning guidance and must be reconfirmed against the live carrier, handler, customs and road-delivery arrangements.

Airport and civil aviation regulatory verification reference: kcaa.or.ke
Kenya airport-management reference: kaa.go.ke
International airport and airline coding reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int

Facility availability, schedules, cargo acceptance, customs procedures, charges, cut-offs and transit times are changeable operational matters. Our service team confirms them for the actual shipment before booking or tender.