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Airport Overview 

Malindi International Airport is located west of the central business district of the town of Malindi, in Kilifi County, in south-eastern Kenya, at the Indian Ocean coast. This is about 132 kilometres (82 mi), by road and about 104.5 kilometres (65 mi), by air, northeast of Moi International Airport-Mombasa, the nearest international airport. It is approximately 485 kilometres (301 mi), by road and approximately 411 kilometres (255 mi), by air, southeast of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the largest airport in Kenya. 

It is a medium-sized airport that serves the town of Malindi and is situated at an average elevation of 80 feet (24 m) above sea level. The airport has two bitumen runways: Runway 17/35 measures 4,600 feet (1,400 m) long and is 98 feet (30 m) wide,[5] and Runway 8/26 measures 3,549 feet (1,082 m) and is 76 feet (23 m) wide. The Kenyan government funded the updating and expansion of the Malindi Airport terminal building, construction of a new control tower and rehabilitation of the runways between 2011 and 2012 at a cost of KES:200 million (approx. USD1.5million). 

The Kenyan government seeks to expand Malindi Airport to attract direct international flights. Plans are underway to extend Runway 17/35 to a length of 2,500 metres (8,202 ft), enlarge the apron to accommodate more aircraft, build a 7.5 kilometres (5 mi) perimeter fence and construct a parking facility that accommodates 500 vehicles. The work has been delayed by some individuals and groups demanding compensation for land required for the expansion. In January 2018, the National Land Commission of Kenya, earmarked KSh424 million (approximately US$4.24 million) to compensate 175 landowners for 25 hectares (62 acres) of land and pave way for airport expansion of the runway to allow larger planes and cargo flights to land in Malindi and boost tourism and business in general. 

 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Kenya 

County 

Kilifi County 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Malindi 

2.5 km 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Malindi International Airport 

Latitude 

3°13'45"S 

Longitude 

40°06'06"E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

(80ft and 24m) 

IATA Code 

   MYD 

ICAO Code 

HKML 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Kenya Airports Authority 

Management Contact Person 

Erica Chebet (0722 785 461) 

Open From (hours) 

0600hours  

Open To (hours) 

2100hours 

 

Airport Picture 

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Malindi International Airport front view showing the control tower and entrances to functional offices including Kenya Civil Aviation, Kenya revenue Authority, Airport Security, Port Health, Immigration, Red Cross evacuators and other agencies.   

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Jambo Jet, operates passenger flights. 

Safari Link operates passenger flights. 

Skyward, operates passenger flights. 

Sky Cross, aeronautical engineering, and pilot training. 

Kenya Police offers security services. 

Kenya Civil Aviation offers navigational services. 

Tax Association ferries passengers to and from the airport. 

Kenya Revenue Authorities provides customs services. 

Port Health offers emergency medical response, Emergency hospital transfers and Travel vaccinations. 

Immigration checks passports and visas and inspects luggage to ensure that contraband is not imported. 

Red Cross evacuators 

 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List . 

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Malindi international airport currently operates passenger services only with five departures undertaken daily. Plans are underway to expand the airport to accommodate Cargo services. The Kenyan government seeks to expand Malindi International Airport to attract direct international flights. 

Plans are underway to extend Runway 17/35 to a length of 2,500 metres (8,202 ft). In 2016 work began to enlarge the apron to accommodate more aircraft, build a 7.5 kilometres (5 mi) perimeter fence and construct a parking facility that accommodates 500 vehicles. The work has since been delayed by some individuals and groups demanding compensation for land required for the expansion. In January 2018, the National Land Commission of Kenya, earmarked KSh424 million (approximately US$4.24 million) to compensate 175 landowners for 25 hectares (62 acres) of land and pave way for airport expansion. 

 

Performance for 2023 

 

Per Year 

Per Month 

Per Day 

Total Aircraft Movements 

14,722 

1,226 

40 

Total Passengers 

230,481 

19,202 

640 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

 

 

 

Malindi International Airport has undergone modernization of the control tower, aircraft manoeuvring area (apron), preparation of customs offices, baggage distribution department and expansion of the parking lot. Lengthening of the runway is the last and only parameter needed to land flights from destinations farther than Kenya and make Malindi airport de facto what it has long been on paper, "international," as the huge sign at the entrance reads. 

Runways 

The airport has two bitumen runways: Runway 17/35 measures 4,600 feet (1,400 m) long and is 98 feet (30 m) wide which are rehabilitated and always maintained in good conditions. 

The Kenya Airports Authority plans to, among others, extend the main runway to the north from the current 1.4km to 2.4km to allow large planes to land with ease. The extension of the main runway will allow direct flights from Europe. The planned expansion of Malindi International Airport in Kilifi county will affect nine villages, Majivuni J.C.C, Kalimani Poa, Majivuni, Ziwani, Bondeni, Furunzi A, Furunzi B, Majivuni B and Mtangani with Compensation for loss of land or property planned to be done promptly based on market rates. 

Malindi airport currently occupies 248 acres and needs a minimum of 640 acres to extend the runway and ensure security and safety of the facility. National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) directed Kenya Airports Authority to liaise with the physical service providers to plan for the re-routing and reconnection of electricity, water, sewage, and infrastructures services before project construction commences. The authority further added that any land to be acquired as wayleave for re-routing infrastructure or damage to property should be adequately compensated in compliance with laws. 

 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

1,402 m X 30m 

Orientation 

17/35 

Surface 

Bitumen 

Plans are underway to extend Runway 17/35 to a length of 2,500 metres (8,202 ft). In 2016 work began to enlarge the apron to accommodate more aircraft, build a 7.5 kilometres (5 mi) perimeter fence and construct a parking facility that accommodates 500 vehicles. The work has since been delayed by some individuals and groups demanding compensation for land required for the expansion. In January 2018, the National Land Commission of Kenya, earmarked KSh424 million (approximately US$4.24 million) to compensate 175 landowners for 25 hectares (62 acres) of land and pave way for airport expansion. 

 

Runway #2 06”/26” 

Runway Dimensions 

1,082 m X 23 m 

Orientation 

S3°13.76' / E40°6.11 

Surface 

Bitumen 

Plans are underway to extend Runway 17/35 to a length of 2,500 metres (8,202 ft). In 2016 work began to enlarge the apron to accommodate more aircraft, build a 7.5 kilometres (5 mi) perimeter fence and construct a parking facility that accommodates 500 vehicles. The work has since been delayed by some individuals and groups demanding compensation for land required for the expansion. In January 2018, the National Land Commission of Kenya, earmarked KSh424 million (approximately US$4.24 million) to compensate 175 landowners for 25 hectares (62 acres) of land and pave way for airport expansion. 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

The airport does not have helipad. 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

The airport has two bitumen runways: Runway 17/35 measures 4,600 feet (1,400 m) long and is 98 feet (30 m) wide, and Runway 8/26 measures 3,549 feet (1,082 m) and is 76 feet (23 m) wide.[6] The Kenyan government funded the updating and expansion of Malindi Airport terminal building, construction of a new control tower and rehabilitation of the runways. The upgrades Construction, between was completed in 2012 at a cost KES:200 million (approx. USD2 million).[7] 

The Kenyan government seeks to expand Malindi Airport to attract direct international flights. Plans were underway to extend Runway 17/35 to a length of 2,500 metres (8,202 ft). In 2016 work began to enlarge the apron to accommodate more aircraft, build a 7.5 kilometres (5 mi) perimeter fence and construct a parking facility that accommodates 500 vehicles. That phase was expected to conclude in December 2016.The work has been delayed by some individuals and groups demanding compensation for land required for the expansion. In January 2018, the National Land Commission of Kenya, earmarked KSh424 million (approximately US$4.24 million) to compensate 175 landowners for 25 hectares (62 acres) of land and pave way for airport expansion.  

 

Customs 

Yes  

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes  

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

Yes 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Single Point Refuelling 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

Yes 

Cargo terminal 

No 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

No 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes 

Catering Services 

No 

De-icing Equipment 

No 

Base Operating Room 

Yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

No 

Airport Radar 

Yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes 

NDB 

No 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

 

 

Customs Guidance 

Duties are assessed based on the Customs value of the item and in accordance with the rates provided by East African Community Customs Management Act EACCMA (2004), VAT Act (2013), Excise Act (2015) and any other levies imposed by Government legislation. Customs Valuation is based on the price actually paid or payable for the imported goods. Customs duty is paid at the port of entry on goods subject to taxation. Imported goods may be liable to Import Duty, Value Added Tax, Excise Duty and any other applicable levies, when the allowable limits are exceeded. 

The passenger may seek an explanation from the Customs Officer. The passenger has a right to query the assessed Customs duties and the Customs Officer is under obligation to demonstrate the correctness. Passengers have a concession of USD 500 applicable only to goods for personal and/or household use. Passengers are also exempt from their used personal effects. 

Customs duties are paid at the appointed banks or through a mobile banking platform after the generation of an electronic payment slip. Banks are located within the terminals. 

For more information on customs in KENYA, please see the following links:  

https://kra.go.ke/helping-tax-payers/faqs/customs-and-border-control  

1.3 Customs Information.   

Storage Facilities 

Malindi International Airport does not handle cargo and has no storage facilities available. 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

Navigation charges for air navigation services are offered by Kenya civil aviation authority. The information is contained in this link; https://www.kcaa.or.ke 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

Fuel services at the airport are operated by Vivo Energy. The fuel charges are always at par with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) which has an expanded mandate of inter alia regulation of upstream petroleum and coal. Currently, the price of Jet A-1 and Avgas is Kenya shillings 189.00 and 333.00 respectively. 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

1.40 

Avgas 

2.40 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

Malindi International Airport does not handle cargo currently.  

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

Malindi International Airport operates only domestic flights not subjected to Air-Bridge Charges. 

Security 

The Kenya Airports Authority exercises strict measures to counter terrorism and ensure that there is ultimate security at all airports. Security scanners have been upgraded and all personnel are screened at all check-in points and boarding gates. 

An ongoing security training exercise is undertaken for all airport workers as well as the National Security Intelligent Service, Kenya Airports Police Unit, Immigration, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Port Health and all the Air Operators.  

 

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