Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (HKMS)
Medium airport · Serena, Narok County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKMS |
| IATA | MRE |
| Elevation | 5,200 ft (1585 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°24'17" E 35°0'30" -1.40459, 35.00835 |
| Location | Serena, Narok County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,450 ft (1052 m) | — | — | No |
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip at a glance
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip is a medium airport in Serena, Narok County, Kenya, known to airline systems as MRE. The field elevation of 5,200 ft (1585 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKMS 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, 09/27, offers 3,450 ft (1052 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKMS 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 Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kisii Airport | HKKS | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Kericho Airport | HKKR | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Kisumu International Airport | HKKI | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | HKNK | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | HKNW | 201 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,200 ft field elevation of Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip 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 Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
What is the ICAO code of Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip?
The ICAO identifier of Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip is HKMS, and its IATA code is MRE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip above sea level?
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet (1585 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip located?
The airport lies at -1.4046, 35.0083 — in Serena, Narok County, Kenya, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kisii Airport, about 89 km away.
Does HKMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKMS 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 Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip?
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,450 ft (1052 m).