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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Kapese Airstrip

ICAO KE-7017🇰🇪 Lokichar
Coordinates
2.3687°N, 35.7162°E
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-23
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:14
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
18:51
Civil dusk
19:13

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 Kapese Airstrip

Kapese Airstrip is a small airport in Lokichar, Kenya. It observes Africa/Nairobi local time. The nearest airport is Lokichar Airport (KE-6937), about 4.2 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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kapese Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kapese Airstrip located?

Kapese Airstrip is small airport located in Lokichar, Kenya.

What time zone is Kapese Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kapese Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kapese Airstrip is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kapese Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Kapese Airstrip is Lokichar Airport (KE-6937), about 4.2 nm to the wnw, followed by Loperot Airport and Katilu Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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