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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Tawi Lodge Airstrip

ICAO HKTW🇰🇪 Namelok
Coordinates
2.7296°S, 37.4287°E
Elevation
3,800 ft (1,158 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-34
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:34
Civil dusk
18:55

About 12h 3m 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 Tawi Lodge Airstrip

Tawi Lodge Airstrip is a small airport in Namelok, Kenya (ICAO HKTW). It sits at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m). It observes Africa/Nairobi local time. The nearest airport is Kimana Airstrip (KE-0137), about 6 nm to the ese.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

HKTW

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
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 Tawi Lodge Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tawi Lodge Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Tawi Lodge Airstrip is HKTW.

Where is Tawi Lodge Airstrip located?

Tawi Lodge Airstrip is small airport located in Namelok, Kenya, at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m).

What time zone is Tawi Lodge Airstrip in?

Tawi Lodge Airstrip is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tawi Lodge Airstrip?

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

What airports are near Tawi Lodge Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Tawi Lodge Airstrip is Kimana Airstrip (KE-0137), about 6 nm to the ese, followed by Amboseli Airport and Mbirikani Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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