Lichota Airstrip in Migori County has continued to experience heavy traffic of planes and passengers since its inception in 2022.
Lichota Airstrip Manager Flavia Chocho said that in 2023-2024 the airstrip received 22,000 passengers with 5,000 flights up from 450 passengers in 2022.
Chocho who spoke during a departmental head’s meeting chaired by Migori County Commissioner Kisilu Mutua said that so far during the 2024-2025, at least18,000 passengers have utilised the airstrip.
Chocho disclosed that the peak season is from June to October when the wild beast migration takes place with the majority of tourists use the airstrip enroute to Tanzania.
“During the peak season, we can have 15 chartered planes everyday with the busiest week receiving up to 120 planes”, said Chocho.
The airstrip official also affirmed that Lichota had the potential to grow, especially with the proposed changes on its runaway from 1.2 Kilometers to two Kilometers.
The County Commissioner encouraged the county residents to utilise the airstrip to boost the socio-development of Migori County.
By Makokha Khaoya
