Malindi International Airport (HKML)
Medium airport · Malindi, Kilifi County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Malindi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKML |
| IATA | MYD |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°13'46" E 40°6'6" -3.22931, 40.10170 |
| Location | Malindi, Kilifi County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,701 ft (1128 m) | — | UNK | No |
| 17/35 | 4,600 ft (1402 m) | — | UNK | No |
Malindi International Airport at a glance
Malindi International Airport is a medium airport in Malindi, Kilifi County, Kenya, known to airline systems as MYD. The field elevation of 80 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKML are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 4,600 ft (1402 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKML 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 Malindi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moi International Airport | HKMO | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Manda Airport | HKLU | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Kiwayu Airport | HKWY | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Pemba Airport | HTPE | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Tanga Airport | HTTG | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Malindi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 80 ft field elevation of Malindi International 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 Malindi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Malindi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Malindi International Airport is HKML, and its IATA code is MYD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Malindi International Airport above sea level?
Malindi International Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Malindi International Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.2293, 40.1017 — in Malindi, Kilifi County, Kenya, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moi International Airport, about 106 km away.
Does HKML publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKML 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 Malindi International Airport?
Malindi International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,600 ft (1402 m) with a UNK surface.