Medium airport · Gathiuru, Kenya
Nanyuki Civil Airport
Nanyuki Civil Airport is a medium airport serving Gathiuru, Kenya. Its IATA code is NYK. Its ICAO code is HKNL. It has 1 runway, longest 3,900 ft (ASP). Elevation 6,250 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Gathiuru, Kenya |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NYK |
| ICAO code | HKNL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,900 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 6,250 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 0.0624° S, 37.0413° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Nanyuki Civil Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Mount Kenya National Park · Kenya · 20.8 miles away
- Aberdare National Park · Kenya · 32.3 miles away
- Buffalo Springs National Reserve · Kenya · 57.0 miles away
- Samburu National Reserve · Kenya · 57.9 miles away
- Lake Bogoria National Reserve · Kenya · 68.5 miles away
- Mount Longonot National Park · Kenya · 71.4 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Nyeri Airport
21.3 miles awaySamburu Airport
53.4 miles awayNakuru Lanet Airport
63.1 miles awayMulika Lodge Airport
81.3 miles awayLake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Nanyuki Civil Airport?
Nanyuki Civil Airport — its IATA code is NYK and its ICAO code is HKNL.
Where is Nanyuki Civil Airport located?
Nanyuki Civil Airport serves Gathiuru, Kenya. Its coordinates are 0.0624° S, 37.0413° E.
How high is Nanyuki Civil Airport?
Nanyuki Civil Airport sits at 6,250 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#32066
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanyuki_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.