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 030830Z 19011KT 9999 SCT023 BKN080 29/23 Q1017 NOSIGWind 190° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 19
Current TAF
TAF HKMO 030500Z 0306/0412 23005KT 9999 FEW020 BKN080 BECMG 0309/0312 18010KT SCT022 BKN080 BECMG 0400/0403 24005KT FEW020 BECMG 0409/0412 18010KT SCT025Decode 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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