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Embu Airport · Embu

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,150 ft / 1,265 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 5,246 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Embu Airport (HKEM), located in Embu, Kenya. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 4,150 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Embu Airport
ICAO / IATA
HKEM / —
Municipality
Embu
Country
Region
KE-400 — Eastern Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
4,150 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,246 ft / 1,599 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140° / 320°
RWY 14 (140°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (320°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HKNL
Nanyuki Airport
76 km / 41 nm
HKNY
Laikipia Air Base
85 km / 46 nm
HKJKILS
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
104 km / 56 nm
HKRE
Moi Air Base
105 km / 57 nm
HKNW
Nairobi Wilson Airport
113 km / 61 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026