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Medium airport

Nakuru Lanet Airport

IATA NUUICAO HKNK🇰🇪 Nakuru
Coordinates
0.2984°S, 36.1592°E
Elevation
6,234 ft (1,900 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
KE-32
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
18:45
Civil dusk
19:07

About 12h 6m 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 Nakuru Lanet Airport

Nakuru Airport, also referred to as Lanet Military Airstrip, is an airport in the town of Nakuru, in Nakuru County, Kenya. Its location is approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi), by air, northwest of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the country's largest civilian airport. In 2020, the County Government of Nakuru announced a KES 3 billion upgrade of the facility which was to be carried out in two phases, beginning by the end of the year, in efforts to open up the region to increased tourism and horticultural exports.

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Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 325,607 ft / 1,709 mAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
Air to Air LocalPilot contact when in the area118.000 MHz
Tropic Air OpsCall for info119.200 MHz

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 Nakuru Lanet Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nakuru Lanet Airport?

The ICAO code for Nakuru Lanet Airport is HKNK, and its IATA code is NUU.

Where is Nakuru Lanet Airport located?

Nakuru Lanet Airport is medium airport located in Nakuru, Kenya, at an elevation of 6,234 ft (1,900 m).

How many runways does Nakuru Lanet Airport have?

Nakuru Lanet Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,607 ft / 1,709 m.

What time zone is Nakuru Lanet Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nakuru Lanet Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nakuru Lanet Airport is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nakuru Lanet Airport?

The nearest airport to Nakuru Lanet Airport is Mbaruk Airport (KE-0163), about 6.8 nm to the sse, followed by Delamare Camp Airport and Menengai Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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