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Medium airport

Kiwayu Airport

IATA KWYICAO KWY🇰🇪 Kiwayu
Coordinates
1.9606°S, 41.2972°E
Elevation
21 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
KE-05
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
18:22
Civil dusk
18:44

About 12h 1m 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 Kiwayu Airport

Kiwayu Airport is an airport serving Kiwayu, a small island in the eastern part of the Lamu Archipelago off the coast of Kenya. The airstrip is located on the mainland, adjacent to the northern tip of Kiwayu Island. This location lies in Lamu District, Coast Province, on the western shores of the Indian Ocean.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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 Kiwayu Airport.

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🇰🇪 More airports in Kenya📘 Flying in Kenya: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kiwayu Airport?

Kiwayu Airport uses the IATA code KWY.

Where is Kiwayu Airport located?

Kiwayu Airport is medium airport located in Kiwayu, Kenya, at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m).

What time zone is Kiwayu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kiwayu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kiwayu Airport is approximately 1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kiwayu Airport?

The nearest airport to Kiwayu Airport is Kiunga Airport (KIU), about 17.2 nm to the ne, followed by Manda Point Airstrip and Camp Simba Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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