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HKNL
Nanyuki Airport · Nanyuki
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6,250 ft / 1,905 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nanyuki Airport (HKNL), located in Nanyuki, 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 6,250 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.
Full Name
Nanyuki Airport
ICAO / IATA
HKNL / NYK
Municipality
Nanyuki
Country
Region
KE-200 — Central Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
6,250 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,900 ft / 1,189 m
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Asphalt
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Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Asphalt
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RWY 03
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026