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Small airport

Mwatate Airport

ICAO KE-0172🇰🇪 Mwatate
Coordinates
3.5178°S, 38.4426°E
Elevation
2,580 ft (786 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-06
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
0.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:29
Civil dusk
18:50

About 12h 2m 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 Mwatate Airport

Mwatate Airport is a small airport in Mwatate, Kenya. It sits at an elevation of 2,580 ft (786 m). It observes Africa/Nairobi local time. The nearest airport is Voi Airport (HKVO), about 10.5 nm to the nne.

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

Live traffic nearby

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

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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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MOMBASA TMAClass ETMA1500 ft MSLFL145
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 Mwatate Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mwatate Airport located?

Mwatate Airport is small airport located in Mwatate, Kenya, at an elevation of 2,580 ft (786 m).

What time zone is Mwatate Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mwatate Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mwatate Airport is approximately 0.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mwatate Airport?

The nearest airport to Mwatate Airport is Voi Airport (HKVO), about 10.5 nm to the nne, followed by Taita Hills Airport and Voi Park Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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