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Nanyuki Airport (HKNL/NYK) — Nanyuki, Kenya
At a glance
- Runways
- 03/21
- Elevation
- 6,250 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Data Complete
32 of 52 points
Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
0/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
3/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HKNL
- Name: Nanyuki Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -0.062399
- Longitude: 37.041008
- Elevation: 6250 ft
- Country: Kenya
- Municipality: Nanyuki
- IATA Code: NYK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 1189m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Kenya Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 2d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); 24 hours possible with complete docs
- Landing Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); longer recommended for first-time operators
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require KCAA notification, 2-3 days for processing.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers HKNL. Check the official AIS before flight.
Nearby Airports
Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- Does HKNL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Nanyuki Airport (Kenya). Permit details for Kenya
- Where is HKNL located?
- Nanyuki Airport (HKNL) is located in Nanyuki, Kenya.
- What is the IATA code for HKNL?
- The IATA code for Nanyuki Airport is NYK.
- How long is the runway at HKNL?
- The main runway at Nanyuki Airport (03/21) measures 1189m.