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HKNK

Lanet Military Airstrip · Nakuru

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6,234 ft / 1,900 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
Air to Air Local 118.00 MHz (Pilot contact when in the area)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 5,607 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lanet Military Airstrip (HKNK), located in Nakuru, 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 6,234 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
Lanet Military Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
HKNK / NUU
Municipality
Nakuru
Country
Region
KE-700 — Rift Valley Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
6,234 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,607 ft / 1,709 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 14
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

Air to Air Local Pilot contact when in the area
118.00 MHz
Tropic Air Ops Call for info
119.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HKNL
Nanyuki Airport
101 km / 55 nm
HKNY
Laikipia Air Base
103 km / 56 nm
HKELILS
Eldoret International Airport
129 km / 70 nm
HKRE
Moi Air Base
134 km / 72 nm
HKNW
Nairobi Wilson Airport
135 km / 73 nm

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