Nanyuki Airport

HKNL / NYK

Nanyuki, KE

Last Updated
Jun 9, 17:30Z

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Currently using: HKJK
Weather Source: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK)
Distance: 76nm / 140km from HKNL

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
17:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
6 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKJK 091730Z 07006KT 9999 BKN023 19/12 Q1024 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,250 ft
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,550 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Nanyuki Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 3.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 6 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
816 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,250 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,928 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,908 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HKJK 091700Z 0918/1024 VRB05KT 9999 BKN015 BECMG 1008/1011 15010KT BKN025 BECMG 1020/1023 VRB02KT BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
08:00Z BECMG
+11h
MVFR 150° 10 kt
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KNL
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
3,900 ft 0 ft ASP
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Nanyuki Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKNL
IATA Code: NYK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,250 ft MSL

Location

City: Nanyuki
Country: KE
Latitude: -0.062399°
Longitude: 37.041008°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,900 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Nanyuki Airport

Overview

Nanyuki Airport serves the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki, located in Laikipia County. As a medium-sized airport situated at a significant elevation of 6250 ft above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and potentially supports military, commercial, and private aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The high-elevation airport at 6250 ft MSL presents challenging atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. The airport's location near the equator suggests potential for variable weather patterns, with elevation potentially impacting aircraft performance, particularly during takeoff and landing operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (03/21) measuring 3900 feet in length, which requires precise navigation given the elevated terrain. Its geographical coordinates at -0.062399, 37.041008 place it in a region characterized by varied topography, likely including nearby mountainous or hilly terrain that could influence local wind patterns and approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 provides the primary approach vector, with pilots needing to account for the airport's significant elevation when calculating performance parameters. The 3900-foot runway length demands careful speed management and precise aircraft handling, especially for larger aircraft or those operating near maximum performance limits.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.