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Small airport

Taita Hills Airport

ICAO KE-6053🇰🇪 Taita Hills
Coordinates
3.5156°S, 38.2469°E
Elevation
3,150 ft (960 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
06:07
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
18:30
Civil dusk
18:51

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 Taita Hills Airport

Taita Hills Airport is a small airport in Taita Hills, Kenya. It sits at an elevation of 3,150 ft (960 m). It observes Africa/Nairobi local time. The nearest airport is Maktau Gate Airport (KE-0057), about 10 nm to the nw.

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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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 Taita Hills Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Taita Hills Airport located?

Taita Hills Airport is small airport located in Taita Hills, Kenya, at an elevation of 3,150 ft (960 m).

What time zone is Taita Hills Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Taita Hills Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Taita Hills 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 Taita Hills Airport?

The nearest airport to Taita Hills Airport is Maktau Gate Airport (KE-0057), about 10 nm to the nw, followed by Mwatate Airport and Wanjala Mine Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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