Nairobi: Gateway to East Africa
By By David Esler david.esler@comcast.net
Source: Business & Commercial Aviation
FBOs: None, however, several handling agencies are located on the airport.
Clear CIQ at: Passenger terminal; handlers escort passengers and crew entirely through process, which takes 15-25 min. (see text for details).
Parking: Business and general aviation parking at Aprons 1 or 3; parking assigned depending on fueling needs – see text for details. For peak period arrivals, handler will prearrange parking spot with airport operations. Generally there are no issues regarding parking availability for non-airline aircraft, although in most cases, passengers and crew will need to be transported to and from aircraft via van, all arranged in advance by handlers.
Hanagarage: Kenya Airways, extremely limited.
Fuel: Jet A1, major brands, no problems with fuel availability.
Credit: Major fuel cards; prearranged carnet.
Maintenance: Kenya Airways maintenance facility on field, however, no dedicated business aircraft maintenance. (With the amount of international airline activity at HKJK, parts can be readily flown in from Europe or South Africa; have local handler negotiate with customs for quick release of parts.)
Lav service: Yes
Catering: Nairobi Airport Services