Mpala Research Center Airstrip
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 12h 8m 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 Mpala Research Center Airstrip
Mpala Research Center Airstrip is a small airport in Impala, Kenya. It observes Africa/Nairobi local time. The nearest airport is Oljogi Ranch Airport (KE-6158), about 2.9 nm to the e.
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)
| 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 Mpala Research Center Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mpala Research Center Airstrip located?
Mpala Research Center Airstrip is small airport located in Impala, Kenya.
What time zone is Mpala Research Center Airstrip in?
Mpala Research Center Airstrip is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Mpala Research Center Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Mpala Research Center Airstrip is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Mpala Research Center Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Mpala Research Center Airstrip is Oljogi Ranch Airport (KE-6158), about 2.9 nm to the e, followed by Mpala Farm Airstrip and Mukenye Ranch Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Mpala Research Center Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.