Nanyuki Airfield – NYK Kenya
Nanyuki Airfield is a medium-sized civilian airport owned by the government of Kenya and privately leased to accommodate both commercial and private air operators. Located in Nanyuki, Kenya, NYK Airfield handles commercial and jet and charter flights to five domestic destinations thru four airlines. Nanyuki Airfield traces its roots to a grass airstrip built in 1960salong the Nanyuki – Rumuruti Road. This airfield was bought by the government for official and military use; and was named Laikipia Air Base. To answer the need for a civilian airport, the Nanyuki Civil Airfield was built along Nanyuki-Moru Road. The air charter company Tropic Air Kenya set its headquarters in NYK in the 1990s, and other carriers followed suit in offering scheduled flights.
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From a single runway and a caretaker hut, the air base grew with the addition of a waiting area and other facilities to accommodate the needs of the passengers that go through the airport by the thousands every year. Nanyuki Airfield operates 12 hours a day. NYK Airport’s features include a gift shop that sells African arts and crafts and a Barney’s Restaurant. Places like Gilgil town and Aberdare Nature Park can be reached by going through Nanyuki Airfield.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Many hotels can be found near the airport, such as the 100 Year Old House, which is a kilometer away from Nanyuki Airport, and Anka Resort, which is 5 km from the airport. 6 miles away from airport is the 4-star Fairmont Mount Keya Safari while the Sweetwaters Serena Camp is only around 8 miles from the NYK airport.
NYE-Nyeri Airport, a small all civilian airport, is the closest airport to Nanyuki Airfield.
