Airport code
NYK — Nanyuki Airport
NYK is the IATA code for Nanyuki Airport, an airport serving Gathiuru, Kenya. Its ICAO code is HKNY, and it operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at -0.0624, 37.0410 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 6250 ft (1905 m).
Overview
About Nanyuki Airport
Nanyuki Airport is a small domestic airport located just outside Nanyuki town in Laikipia County, Kenya. It serves as a gateway to Mount Kenya, Laikipia Plateau, and various private conservancies and lodges in the region. The airport mainly handles charter and scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, operated by carriers like Tropic Air Kenya and Safarilink. It has a single runway and limited terminal facilities, catering primarily to tourism and local business travel.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | NYK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HKNY |
| Airport name | Nanyuki Airport |
| City | Gathiuru |
| Country | Kenya |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | -0.0624 |
| Longitude | 37.0410 |
| Elevation | 6250 ft (1905 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,900 ft (1,189 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Nanyuki Airport?
The IATA code for Nanyuki Airport is NYK.
What is the ICAO code for Nanyuki Airport?
The ICAO code for Nanyuki Airport is HKNY.
Where is NYK airport located?
Nanyuki Airport (NYK) is located in Gathiuru, Kenya.
What time zone is NYK in?
Nanyuki Airport operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to NYK?
The nearest airport to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) is Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) in Meru-Kinna, about 131 km away.
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