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Small airport

Gatab Airstrip

ICAO KE-0117🇰🇪 Gatab
Coordinates
2.6365°N, 36.9321°E
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-10
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:47
Civil dusk
19:09

About 12h 15m 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 Gatab Airstrip

Gatab Airstrip is a small airport in Gatab, Kenya. It observes Africa/Nairobi local time. The nearest airport is Loiyangalani Airport (LOY), about 14.9 nm to the wnw.

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

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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,746 ft
Obstacle2,592 ft
Obstacle2,753 ft
Obstacle2,740 ft
Obstacle2,602 ft
Obstacle2,598 ft
Obstacle2,677 ft
Obstacle2,618 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gatab Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gatab Airstrip located?

Gatab Airstrip is small airport located in Gatab, Kenya.

What time zone is Gatab Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gatab Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gatab Airstrip is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gatab Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Gatab Airstrip is Loiyangalani Airport (LOY), about 14.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Seder Airport and South Horr Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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