Moi Air Base (HKRE)
Medium airport · Nairobi, Nairobi City County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Moi Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKRE |
| Elevation | 5,336 ft (1626 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°16'38" E 36°51'44" -1.27727, 36.86230 |
| Location | Nairobi, Nairobi City County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,998 ft (2438 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Moi Air Base at a glance
Moi Air Base is a medium airport in Nairobi, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The field elevation of 5,336 ft (1626 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKRE 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, 06/24, offers 7,998 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKRE 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 Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | HKNW | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | HKJK | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | HKNK | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | HKNL | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Laikipia Air Base | HKNY | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moi Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,336 ft field elevation of Moi Air Base 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 Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Moi Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Moi Air Base is HKRE, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moi Air Base above sea level?
Moi Air Base sits at an elevation of 5,336 feet (1626 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 Air Base located?
The airport lies at -1.2773, 36.8623 — in Nairobi, Nairobi City County, Kenya, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nairobi Wilson Airport, about 7 km away.
Does HKRE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKRE 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 Air Base?
Moi Air Base has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,998 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.