Nanyuki Civil Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Gathiuru, Kenya. Its IATA code is NYK and its ICAO code is HKNL. The airport lies at an elevation of 6,250 ft (1,905 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 3,900 ft (1,189 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NYK
- ICAO code
- HKNL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 6,250 ft (1,905 m)
- Coordinates
- -0.0624, 37.0413
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,900 ft · 1,189 m | — | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nanyuki Civil Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JJM Mulika Lodge Airport | Meru-Kinna, Kenya | 131 km · 81 mi |
| NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Nairobi, Kenya | 140 km · 87 mi |
| WIL Nairobi Wilson Airport | Nairobi, Kenya | 142 km · 88 mi |
| EDL Eldoret International Airport | Eldoret, Kenya | 207 km · 129 mi |
| KIS Kisumu International Airport | Kisumu, Kenya | 257 km · 160 mi |
| MRE Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | Serena, Kenya | 271 km · 168 mi |
| ASV Amboseli Airport | Ol Tukai, Kenya | 288 km · 179 mi |
| SEU Seronera Airport | Seronera, Tanzania | 363 km · 226 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NYK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 3,049 | 1,895 | 1,646 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,435 | 2,135 | 1,855 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,672 | 2,903 | 2,523 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,314 | 3,302 | 2,870 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,191 | 3,847 | 3,343 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,375 | 3,961 | 3,442 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,721 | 4,176 | 3,629 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,446 | 4,627 | 4,020 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,125 | 5,670 | 4,927 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,343 | 5,805 | 5,045 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,161 | 6,935 | 6,027 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,752 | 7,302 | 6,346 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,208 | 7,586 | 6,592 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,876 | 8,001 | 6,953 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,771 | 9,179 | 7,976 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,461 | 9,607 | 8,348 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nanyuki Civil Airport?
The IATA code of Nanyuki Civil Airport is NYK and its ICAO code is HKNL.
Where is Nanyuki Civil Airport located?
Nanyuki Civil Airport is in Gathiuru, Nyeri County, Kenya, at -0.0624, 37.0413.
What time zone is Nanyuki Civil Airport in?
Nanyuki Civil Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nanyuki Civil Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 3,900 ft (1,189 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nanyuki Civil Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM), about 131 km (81 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.