Lanet Military Airstrip (NUU)

Nakuru, KE 🇰🇪 Small Airport

ICAO

HKNK

IATA

NUU

Elevation

6234 ft

Region

KE-700

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Airport Information

GPS Code: HKNK

Local Code: Not available

Location: -0.298067° N, 36.159302° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

While Nakuru Airport (HKNK (NUU)) is undergoing significant upgrades to become a modern international airport, recent traveler reviews and experiences for a fully operational civilian airport are limited or non-existent. The facility has historically served as the Lanet Military Airstrip, and plans for its expansion into a civilian international airport have faced delays. Most available information focuses on the ongoing development rather than current passenger experiences.

Overall traveler sentiment and satisfaction cannot be accurately summarized due to the lack of recent civilian traveler reviews. The airport is still largely a project in progress, with the business community in Nakuru expressing frustration over construction delays as of March 2024.

What Travelers Love
  • Anticipated Economic Boost: The future airport is expected to significantly enhance tourism and horticultural exports in the region, providing a major boost to the economy and creating job opportunities.
  • Potential as Diversion Airport: Once fully operational, it is intended to serve as an emergency landing option for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), being the closest international facility.
Common Complaints
  • Delayed Development: The most significant complaint is the slow progress of the airport upgrade project, leading to frustration among local stakeholders.
  • Lack of Current Civilian Operations: Nakuru currently lacks its own operational civilian airport, with travelers often flying into Nairobi Wilson (WIL) or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and then traveling by road to Nakuru.
  • Limited Facilities (Implied): As the airport is under development, it can be inferred that comprehensive modern terminal facilities, amenities, and extensive transportation connections are not yet fully established for civilian travelers.
  • Bird Strike Concerns (Historical): Earlier discussions about the airport's location raised concerns about potential bird strikes due to the high number of flamingos in the region.

In summary, Nakuru Airport (HKNK (NUU)) is a project of significant future potential for the region, but it is not yet a fully operational international civilian airport with a body of traveler reviews. The current sentiment revolves around the eagerness for its completion and the frustration over construction delays. Travelers to Nakuru presently rely on road transport from Nairobi's airports.

Last updated: 60 days ago
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