Nakuru Lanet Airport (HKNK)
Medium airport · Nakuru, Nakuru County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Nakuru Lanet Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKNK |
| IATA | NUU |
| Elevation | 6,234 ft (1900 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°17'54" E 36°9'33" -0.29842, 36.15919 |
| Location | Nakuru, Nakuru County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,607 ft (1709 m) | — | ASP | No |
Nakuru Lanet Airport at a glance
Nakuru Lanet Airport is a medium airport in Nakuru, Nakuru County, Kenya, known to airline systems as NUU. The field elevation of 6,234 ft (1900 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKNK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,607 ft (1709 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKNK 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 Nakuru Lanet Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | HKNL | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Kericho Airport | HKKR | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Laikipia Air Base | HKNY | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Eldoret International Airport | HKEL | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Moi Air Base | HKRE | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nakuru Lanet Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,234 ft field elevation of Nakuru Lanet 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 Nakuru Lanet Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nakuru Lanet Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nakuru Lanet Airport is HKNK, and its IATA code is NUU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nakuru Lanet Airport above sea level?
Nakuru Lanet Airport sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet (1900 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nakuru Lanet Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.2984, 36.1592 — in Nakuru, Nakuru County, Kenya, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nanyuki Civil Airport, about 102 km away.
Does HKNK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKNK 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 Nakuru Lanet Airport?
Nakuru Lanet Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,607 ft (1709 m) with a ASP surface.