Laikipia Air Base

Laikipia Air Base is a Kenya Air Force base located approximately 8 kilometres west-northwest of , . Laikipia AB was established in 1974 as Nanyuki Air Base and later renamed for in which it is located.
Wikipedia
  • Aerodrome
  • …lies at an elevation of around 1,860 metres (6,110 feet)
  • …is also known as “Nanyuki Air Base”
  • Description: airport in Laikipia County, Kenya

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nanyuki and Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
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Laikipia Air Base

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Latitude
0.03021° or 0° 1′ 49″ north
Longitude
37.02716° or 37° 1′ 38″ east
Open location code
6GGV22JG+3V
Open­Street­Map ID
way 85418244
Open­Street­Map feature
aeroway=­aerodrome
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­military
Open­Street­Map feature
military=­airfield
Geo­Names ID
11749417
Wiki­data ID
Q12693526

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Malay—“Laikipia Air Base” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “قاعدة لايكيبيا الجوية”
  • French: “Base aérienne de Laikipia”
  • Japanese: “ライキピア空軍基地”
  • Malay: “Lapangan Terbang Laikipia Air Base”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sweetwaters and Jua Kali.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Upepo Stadium and Waste Water Collection.

Kenya: Highlights

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