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.
On this page it is easy to search for Nanyuki, Kenya airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Nanyuki, Kenya (NYK) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the NYK airport.
Most of these NYK
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Nanyuki, Kenya
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the NYK airport are Makalia Falls Viewpoint, Gilgil Stadium, and Makalia Falls Viewpoint.
Map of Nanyuki, Kenya Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Nanyuki, Kenya (NYK)
If you planning to travel to Nanyuki, Kenya (NYK), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:22 AM.
The temperature feels like 59.599999999999994 with a humidity level of 78 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 19 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 11, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:30 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/15
Few clouds
60°F
High: 68°F
Low: 53°F
Precipitation: 20%
Thursday
5/16
Scattered clouds
59°F
High: 67°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 35%
Friday
5/17
Light shower rain
60°F
High: 68°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 65%
Saturday
5/18
Light shower rain
61°F
High: 68°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 60%
Sunday
5/19
Moderate rain
63°F
High: 79°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 75%
Monday
5/20
Light rain
65°F
High: 77°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 50%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Nanyuki, Kenya NYK airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free NYK airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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