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'''Embu Airport''' is an [[airport]] in [[Kenya]].
'''[[Embu, Kenya|Embu]] Airport''' is an [[airport]] in [[Kenya]].


==Location==
==Location==
Embu Airport, {{airport codes|n/a|HKEM}}, is located in [[Embu County]], in the town of [[Embu, Kenya|Embu]].
Embu Airport, {{airport codes|n/a|HKEM}}, is located in [[Embu County]], in the town of [[Embu, Kenya|Embu]].


Located about {{convert|6|km|mi}}, by road, southeast of Embu's central business district, the airport lies to the immediate northeast of ''Donbosco Boys' Secondary School'', on Embu-Kiritiri Road.
Located about {{convert|6.2|km|mi}}, by road, southeast of Embu's central business district, the airport lies to the immediate northeast of ''Don Bosco Boys' Secondary School'', on Embu-Kiritiri Road.<ref>{{cite web|
url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Kenya_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Embu%2C%20Kenya&toplace=Embu%20Airport%2C%20Embu%2C%20Kenya%2C&dt1=ChIJL8hhseAtJhgRlogrDrqbx4Y&dt2=ChIJn9tltU4wJhgRzteS2KbLPOI|title=Distance between Embu, Kenya and Embu Airport, Embu, Kenya|accessdate=18 August 2016|
date=18 August 2016|publisher=Globefeed.com |author=Globefeed.com}}</ref>


This location lies approximately {{convert|108|km|mi}}, by air, northeast of [[Nairobi International Airport]], the country's largest civilian airport.<ref>[http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Kenya_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Embu%20()&toplace=Jomo%20Kenyatta%20Airport%20Nairobi%20(Nairobi%20Area)&fromlat=-0.5&tolat=-1.3166667&fromlng=37.45&tolng=36.9333333 Flight Distance Between Nairobi And Embu With Map]</ref> The geographic coordinates of this airport are:0° 34' 8.00"S, 37° 29' 32.00"E (Latitude:0.568890; Longitude:37.492221).
This is approximately {{convert|144|km|mi}}, by road and {{convert|105.5|km|mi}}, by air, northeast of [[Nairobi International Airport]], the country's largest civilian airport.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Kenya_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Jomo%20Kenyatta%20International%20Airport%2C%20Nairobi%2C%20Kenya&toplace=Embu%20Airport%2C%20Embu%2C%20Kenya%2C&dt1=ChIJ71xQApESLxgR8gtm8H6Oxe8&dt2=ChIJn9tltU4wJhgRzteS2KbLPOI|title=Distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya and Embu Airport, Embu, Kenya| accessdate=18 August 2016|date=18 August 2016|publisher=Globefeed.com| author=Globefeed.com}}</ref> The geographic coordinates of this airport are 00°34'08.0"S, 37°29'32.0"E (Latitude:-0.568890; Longitude:37.492221).<ref>{{google maps|title=Location of Embu Airport, Embu County, Kenya| url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B034'08.0%22S+37%C2%B029'32.0%22E/@-0.56889,37.4747114,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d-0.56889!4d37.492221 |accessdate=18 August 2016}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Embu Airport is a small civilian airport, serving the town of [[Embu, Kenya|Embu]] and surrounding communities. Situated at {{convert|1265|m|ft}} above sea level, the airport has a single [[asphalt]] [[runway]] 14-32 which measures {{convert|3250|ft|m}} in length.<ref>[http://www.gcmap.com/airport/HKEM Altitude And Length of Nanyuki Airport Runway]</ref>
Embu Airport is a small civilian airport, serving the town of [[Embu, Kenya|Embu]] and surrounding communities. Situated at {{convert|1265|m|ft}} above sea level, the airport has a single [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]] [[runway]] 14/32, which measures {{convert|3250|ft|m}} in length.<ref>{{cite web|title= Altitude And Length of Embu Airport Runway|accessdate=18 August 2016|date=18 August 2016 | url=http://www.gcmap.com/airport/HKEM |publisher=Gcmap.com (GCMAP)|
author=GCMAP}}</ref>


==Scheduled airlines and destinations==
==Scheduled upgrade==
In August 2016, Martin Wambora, the Governor of [[Embu County]], announced that the county would, in partnership with the national government and foreign private investors, spend KES:10 billion (approx. US$100 million), to refurbish the airport to international standards, including the following upgrades:<ref>{{cite web|first=and Charles Wanyoro |newspaper=[[Business Daily Africa]]|
{{Empty section|date=February 2013}}
url=http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Embu-Airstrip-upgrade-set-to-cost-Sh10bn--says-governor-Wambora/539550-3349798-hu1rvu/index.html|
title=Embu Airstrip upgrade set to cost Sh10bn, says governor Wambora|
accessdate=18 August 2016 |date=18 August 2016 |last=Lucas Barasa |
location=Nairobi}}</ref>

* Lengthen the runway to {{convert|4000|m|ft}}
* Build new terminal buildings
* Build warehouses
* Build a hangar
* Construct an airport apron.


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=0.568890S,+37.492221E&hl=en&ll=-0.567932,37.49151&spn=0.008239,0.023389&sll=-0.567932,37.492669&sspn=0.008239,0.015213&z=16&iwloc=near Location of Embu Airport At Google Maps]
* [http://www.kenyaairports.co.ke/ Website of Kenya Airports Authority]
* [http://www.kenyaairports.co.ke/ Website of Kenya Airports Authority]
* [http://www.aircraft-charter-world.com/airports/africa/kenya.htm List of Airports In Kenya]
* [http://www.aircraft-charter-world.com/airports/africa/kenya.htm List of Airports In Kenya] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528162730/http://www.aircraft-charter-world.com/airports/africa/kenya.htm |date=28 May 2010 }}
* [http://www.airkenya.com/region.asp Airkenya Routes]
* [http://www.airkenya.com/region.asp Airkenya Routes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081224113617/http://www.airkenya.com/region.asp |date=24 December 2008 }}


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Latest revision as of 07:50, 1 December 2024

Embu Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic, Civilian
OwnerKenya Airports Authority
OperatorKenya Airports Authority
ServesEmbu
LocationEmbu,  Kenya
Elevation AMSL4,150 ft / 1,265 m
Coordinates00°34′08″S 37°29′32″E / 0.56889°S 37.49222°E / -0.56889; 37.49222 (Embu Airport)
Map
Embu is located in Kenya
Embu
Embu
Location of Embu Airport in Kenya
Placement on map is approximate
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
14/32 3,250 990 Asphalt

Embu Airport is an airport in Kenya.

Location

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Embu Airport, (IATA: n/a, ICAO: HKEM), is located in Embu County, in the town of Embu.

Located about 6.2 kilometres (3.9 mi), by road, southeast of Embu's central business district, the airport lies to the immediate northeast of Don Bosco Boys' Secondary School, on Embu-Kiritiri Road.[1]

This is approximately 144 kilometres (89 mi), by road and 105.5 kilometres (65.6 mi), by air, northeast of Nairobi International Airport, the country's largest civilian airport.[2] The geographic coordinates of this airport are 00°34'08.0"S, 37°29'32.0"E (Latitude:-0.568890; Longitude:37.492221).[3]

Overview

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Embu Airport is a small civilian airport, serving the town of Embu and surrounding communities. Situated at 1,265 metres (4,150 ft) above sea level, the airport has a single asphalt runway 14/32, which measures 3,250 feet (990 m) in length.[4]

Scheduled upgrade

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In August 2016, Martin Wambora, the Governor of Embu County, announced that the county would, in partnership with the national government and foreign private investors, spend KES:10 billion (approx. US$100 million), to refurbish the airport to international standards, including the following upgrades:[5]

  • Lengthen the runway to 4,000 metres (13,000 ft)
  • Build new terminal buildings
  • Build warehouses
  • Build a hangar
  • Construct an airport apron.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Globefeed.com (18 August 2016). "Distance between Embu, Kenya and Embu Airport, Embu, Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  2. ^ Globefeed.com (18 August 2016). "Distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya and Embu Airport, Embu, Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Location of Embu Airport, Embu County, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  4. ^ GCMAP (18 August 2016). "Altitude And Length of Embu Airport Runway". Gcmap.com (GCMAP). Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  5. ^ Lucas Barasa, and Charles Wanyoro (18 August 2016). "Embu Airstrip upgrade set to cost Sh10bn, says governor Wambora". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
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