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Nairobi's historic hub for general and charter aviation.
Opened
1929
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi Wilson Airport is a general aviation airport located approximately 5 kilometres south of Nairobi's city centre in Kenya. It serves as the primary base for light aircraft, charter flights, scheduled regional prop services, and flying clubs in the country, handling a high volume of small aircraft movements daily.
The airport is named after Florence Kerr Wilson, a pioneering aviator who established it in the 1920s, making it one of the oldest airports in Africa. It is managed by the Kenya Airports Authority and operates alongside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which handles most commercial jet traffic.
Wilson Airport is a critical gateway for safari tourism, providing access to remote airstrips across Kenya and Tanzania. Operators such as Safarilink, Airkenya Express, and Fly540 use it as a hub for scheduled light-aircraft services to destinations including the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lamu, and Samburu.
Terminals
The airport has a small passenger terminal building designed primarily for general aviation, charter, and light scheduled services rather than large-scale commercial operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via Lang'ata Road, with taxis and ride-hailing services such as Uber being the primary ground transport options into central Nairobi.
Airlines here
Major operators based at Wilson Airport include Airkenya Express, Safarilink Aviation, and Fly540, offering regional and safari-destination services.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Florence Kerr Wilson, one of Kenya's earliest aviation pioneers.
- ›One of the busiest general aviation airports in Africa by number of movements.
- ›Serves as the main gateway for light aircraft flying to Kenya's national parks and game reserves.
- ›Located approximately 5 km south of Nairobi's central business district.
- ›Managed by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
