Amboseli Airport (HKAM)
Medium airport · Ol Tukai, Kajiado County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Amboseli Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKAM |
| IATA | ASV |
| Elevation | 3,755 ft (1145 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°38'41" E 37°15'11" -2.64479, 37.25292 |
| Location | Ol Tukai, Kajiado County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,284 ft (1001 m) | — | ASP | No |
Amboseli Airport at a glance
Amboseli Airport is a medium airport in Ol Tukai, Kajiado County, Kenya, known to airline systems as ASV. The field elevation of 3,755 ft (1145 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKAM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 3,284 ft (1001 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKAM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Amboseli Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | HTKJ | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Arusha Airport | HTAR | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | HKJK | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | HKNW | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Moi Air Base | HKRE | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Amboseli Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,755 ft field elevation of Amboseli Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 24 airports and airfields we list for Kenya — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Amboseli Airport
What is the ICAO code of Amboseli Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Amboseli Airport is HKAM, and its IATA code is ASV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Amboseli Airport above sea level?
Amboseli Airport sits at an elevation of 3,755 feet (1145 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Amboseli Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.6448, 37.2529 — in Ol Tukai, Kajiado County, Kenya, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kilimanjaro International Airport, about 89 km away.
Does HKAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKAM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Amboseli Airport?
Amboseli Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 3,284 ft (1001 m) with a ASP surface.