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Small airport

Embu Airport

ICAO HKEM🇰🇪 Embu
Coordinates
0.5748°S, 37.4970°E
Elevation
4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-14
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
18:35
Civil dusk
18:56

About 12h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Embu Airport

Embu Airport is an airport in Kenya.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

HKEM

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 325,246 ft / 1,599 m65 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NAIROBI TMAClass ATMAFL145FL195
EMBU CTRClass DCTRGND9000 ft GND
NAIROBI TMAClass GTMA1500 ft GNDFL145
NAIROBI FIR ZONE ASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Kenya airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Embu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Embu Airport?

The ICAO code for Embu Airport is HKEM.

Where is Embu Airport located?

Embu Airport is small airport located in Embu, Kenya, at an elevation of 4,150 ft (1,265 m).

How many runways does Embu Airport have?

Embu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,246 ft / 1,599 m.

What time zone is Embu Airport in?

Embu Airport is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Embu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Embu Airport is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Embu Airport?

The nearest airport to Embu Airport is Wanguru (Thiba) Airport (KE-0048), about 10.2 nm to the sw, followed by Kamburu Airport and Kiambere Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Embu Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.