Moi Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Moi Air Base (ICAO: HKRE) is a medium-sized airport serving Nairobi, Kenya. It lies at 1.2773° S, 36.8623° E, 5336 ft (1626 m) above sea level.
Overview of Moi Air Base
Moi Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Nairobi in Kenya. It is identified by the ICAO code HKRE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Moi Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2438 m (7998 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5336 ft (1626 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) about 7 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,438 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Moi Air Base
Where is Moi Air Base located?
Moi Air Base is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Its coordinates are 1.2773° S, 36.8623° E.
What is the airport code for Moi Air Base?
Moi Air Base has an ICAO code of HKRE.
How long is the runway at Moi Air Base?
Moi Air Base's longest runway is about 2438 m (7998 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Moi Air Base have?
Moi Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Moi Air Base a major airport?
Moi Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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