Musiara Airstrip (MDR): Codes, Runways & Location
Musiara Airstrip (IATA: MDR · ICAO: HKSJ) is a small airport serving Mara Rianta, Kenya. It lies at 1.2986° S, 35.0639° E, 5117 ft (1560 m) above sea level.
Overview of Musiara Airstrip
Musiara Airstrip is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Mara Rianta in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code MDR and the ICAO code HKSJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Musiara Airstrip has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1600 m (5249 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 5117 ft (1560 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kichwa Tembo Airport (KTJ) about 6 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 ≈ 1,600 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Musiara Airstrip
Where is Musiara Airstrip located?
Musiara Airstrip is located in Mara Rianta, Kenya. Its coordinates are 1.2986° S, 35.0639° E.
What is the airport code for Musiara Airstrip?
Musiara Airstrip has an IATA code of MDR and an ICAO code of HKSJ.
How long is the runway at Musiara Airstrip?
Musiara Airstrip's longest runway is about 1600 m (5249 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Musiara Airstrip have?
Musiara Airstrip has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Musiara Airstrip a major airport?
Musiara Airstrip is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Musiara Airstrip are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.