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HKNV

Naivasha Airport · Naivasha

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6,380 ft / 1,945 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 3,616 ft · BitumenUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Naivasha Airport (HKNV), located in Naivasha, 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 6,380 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
Naivasha Airport
ICAO / IATA
HKNV / —
Municipality
Naivasha
Country
Region
KE-700 — Rift Valley Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
6,380 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,616 ft / 1,102 m
Runway Width: 55 ft / 17 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 185.4° / 5.4°
RWY 18 (185.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (5.4°)
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).

HKRE
Moi Air Base
72 km / 39 nm
HKNW
Nairobi Wilson Airport
73 km / 39 nm
HKJKILS
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
81 km / 44 nm
HKNL
Nanyuki Airport
105 km / 57 nm
HKNY
Laikipia Air Base
113 km / 61 nm

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