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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Directorate of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Information Transport and Communications
P.O. Box 30163
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 824557
Fax: +254 20 824716
Telex: 25239
AFS: HKNCYAYD
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: cav@insightkenya.com
WWW: www.kenyacivilaviation.or.ke

2. Meteorology

Postal address: Kenya Meteorological Department
P.O. Box 30259
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 567 880
Fax: +254 20 567 888
+254 20 567 889
Telex: 22208
AFS: HKNCYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: dmc@arccpermanent.org
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address: The Commissioner of Customs and Excise
Ministry of Finance
P.O. Box 40160
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 728540
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address: Principal Immigration Officer
Office of The President
P.O. Box 30191
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 333551
Fax:
Telex: 25396
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address: Director of Medical Services
P.O. Box 30016
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 717077
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone:
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E-mail:
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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address: Ministry of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30028
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 718870
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address: Directorate of Civil Aviation
P.O. Box 30163
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 824557
Fax: +254 20 824716
Telex: 25239
AFS: HKNCYAYD
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: dca@insightkenya.com
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address: Directorate of Civil Aviation
P.O. Box 30163
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 824557
Fax: +254 20 824716
Telex: 25239
AFS: HKNCYAYF
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: dca@insightkenya.com
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
Aeronautical Information Services
P.O. Box 30163
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 824716
Fax: +254 20 824716
Telex: 25239 DCA HQ KE
AFS: HKNCYOYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: ais@nbnet.co.ke
kcaa@nbnet.co.ke
WWW: www.kenyacivilaviation.or.ke

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: International NOTAM Office
Nairobi/Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport
P.O. Box 19031
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 824700 ext 32 and 44
Fax: +254 20 824716
Telex:
AFS: HKJKYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: cav@insightkenya.com
ais@insightkenya.com
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address: The Assistant Director
Air Traffic Services
P.O. Box 30163
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 824595
+254 20 824557
Fax: +254 20 824716
Telex: 25239
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: dca@insightkenya.com
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
Nairobi APP +254 20 824700 +254 20 824719
Nairobi ACC +254 20 824566
+254 20 824587
+254 20 824719
Nairobi RCC +254 20 824587
+254 20 824566
+254 20 824719
Nairobi TWR +254 20 824700 +254 20 824719
Nairobi Wilson TWR +254 20 501216 +254 20 604692
Malindi TWR +254 123 20851 +254 123 20193
Kisumu TWR +254 35 40730 nil
Eldoret APP +254 321 63898 +254 203 62965
Lokichogio TWR +254 0398 32292 nil
Kabarak TWR +254 0362 43096 nil

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport M R A N E
           

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

     Mombasa - Mombasa Airport

     Nairobi - Nairobi Airport

     World Aero Data -- Kenya Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     

Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required. Visas should be obtained in advance, although airport visas are available. Travelers who opt to obtain an airport visa should expect delays upon arrival. Evidence of yellow fever immunization may be requested. Tourist visas require 1 application form, 2 photos, onward/return ticket and $50 fee (money order or cashier’s check only). Multiple-entry visas require a $100 fee (money order or cashier’s check only). Airport departure tax is $20. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Kenya, 2249 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/387-6101).
www.kenyaembassy.com

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     Not Available

4. Special Notices

     Not Available

Updated:
20050308

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International