Laikipia Air Base
Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)
About 12h 7m 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 Laikipia Air Base
Laikipia Air Base is a medium airport in Nanyuki, Kenya (ICAO HKNY). It observes Africa/Nairobi local time. The nearest airport is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 5.6 nm to the s.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
HKNYNOTAMs
HKNYReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAIROBI FIR ZONE A | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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 Laikipia Air Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Laikipia Air Base?
The ICAO code for Laikipia Air Base is HKNY.
Where is Laikipia Air Base located?
Laikipia Air Base is medium airport located in Nanyuki, Kenya.
What time zone is Laikipia Air Base in?
Laikipia Air Base is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Laikipia Air Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Laikipia Air Base is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Laikipia Air Base?
The nearest airport to Laikipia Air Base is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 5.6 nm to the s, followed by Olpejeta Airport and Fairmont Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Laikipia Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.