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KE-0179

Ol Derkessi Airstrip ·

Key Facts

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

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Field Elevation
6,100 ft / 1,859 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ol Derkessi Airstrip (KE-0179), located in the region of, Kenya. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 6,100 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
Ol Derkessi Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
KE-0179 / —
Municipality
Country
Region
KE-700 — Rift Valley Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
6,100 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HKMS
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HKNW
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146 km / 79 nm
HKRE
Moi Air Base
153 km / 82 nm
HKJKILS
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
158 km / 85 nm
HTLM
Lake Manyara Airport
187 km / 101 nm

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