Moi International Airport (HKMO)
Large airport · Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Moi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKMO |
| IATA | MBA |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°2'5" E 39°35'39" -4.03483, 39.59420 |
| Location | Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,991 ft (3350 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 4,473 ft (1363 m) | 118 ft | ASP | No |
Moi International Airport at a glance
Moi International Airport is a large airport in Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya, known to airline systems as MBA. The field elevation of 200 ft (61 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKMO 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 — 03/21 — offers 10,991 ft (3350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKMO 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 Moi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malindi International Airport | HKML | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Tanga Airport | HTTG | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Pemba Airport | HTPE | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Manda Airport | HKLU | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | HTZA | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 200 ft field elevation of Moi 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 Moi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moi International Airport is HKMO, and its IATA code is MBA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moi International Airport above sea level?
Moi International Airport sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moi International Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.0348, 39.5942 — in Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Malindi International Airport, about 106 km away.
Does HKMO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKMO 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 Moi International Airport?
Moi International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,991 ft (3350 m) with a ASP surface.