Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK): Codes, Runways & Location
Nanyuki Civil Airport (IATA: NYK · ICAO: HKNL) is a medium-sized airport serving Gathiuru, Kenya. It lies at 0.0624° S, 37.0413° E, 6250 ft (1905 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nanyuki Civil Airport
Nanyuki Civil Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gathiuru in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code NYK and the ICAO code HKNL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nanyuki Civil Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1189 m (3900 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 6250 ft (1905 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Laikipia Air Base about 10 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 ≈ 1,189 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nanyuki Civil Airport
Where is Nanyuki Civil Airport located?
Nanyuki Civil Airport is located in Gathiuru, Kenya. Its coordinates are 0.0624° S, 37.0413° E.
What is the airport code for Nanyuki Civil Airport?
Nanyuki Civil Airport has an IATA code of NYK and an ICAO code of HKNL.
How long is the runway at Nanyuki Civil Airport?
Nanyuki Civil Airport's longest runway is about 1189 m (3900 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Nanyuki Civil Airport have?
Nanyuki Civil Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nanyuki Civil Airport a major airport?
Nanyuki Civil Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Nanyuki Civil Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →