Moi International Airport (HKMO)
Mombasa, Kenya · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
HKMO
IATA
MBA
City
Mombasa
Country
Kenya
Region
Africa
Elevation
200 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-4.0348, 39.5942
Overview
Kenyan coast airport on the Indian Ocean. Tropical maritime weather and safari aviation gateway.
Current Weather at HKMO
Pilots flying into or out of Moi International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR HKMO 181130Z 16015KT 9999 FEW026 29/18 Q1015 NOSIGWind 160° at 15 kt — likely active runway near heading 16
Current TAF
TAF HKMO 181100Z 1812/1918 16010KT 9999 SCT026 BECMG 1815/1818 FEW023 BECMG 1821/1824 23005KT FEW019 BECMG 1906/1909 SCT023 BECMG 1912/1915 16010KT FEW026Decode METAR for HKMO
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Moi International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for HKMO. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for HKMO. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Mombasa. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Moi International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Moi International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like HKMO include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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