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Small airport

Moyale Airport

IATA OYLICAO HKMY🇰🇪 Moyale
Coordinates
3.4697°N, 39.1014°E
Elevation
2,790 ft (850 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KE-10
Time zone
Nairobi(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
18:39
Civil dusk
19:02

About 12h 18m 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 Moyale Airport

Moyale Airport, also referred to as Moyale Lower Airport, is an airport located in the town of Moyale, Marsabit County, in the northern part of the Republic of Kenya, at the international border with Ethiopia. Its location is approximately 590 kilometres (370 mi), by air, northeast of Nairobi International Airport, the country's largest civilian airport. The geographic coordinates of this airport are:3° 27' 54.00"N, 39° 6' 18.00"E.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 324,265 ft / 1,300 mUnkUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

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 Moyale Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Moyale Airport?

The ICAO code for Moyale Airport is HKMY, and its IATA code is OYL.

Where is Moyale Airport located?

Moyale Airport is small airport located in Moyale, Kenya, at an elevation of 2,790 ft (850 m).

How many runways does Moyale Airport have?

Moyale Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,265 ft / 1,300 m.

What time zone is Moyale Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Moyale Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Moyale Airport is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Moyale Airport?

The nearest airport to Moyale Airport is Moyale Boma Airstrip (KE-0064), about 4.6 nm to the nw, followed by Moyale Airport and Bute Moyale Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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