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HKML/MYD METAR & TAF Malindi International Airport

Malindi, Kilifi CountyElevation 80 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR47 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
180@17
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,010 ft
+1,930 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1000Z (1:00 PM local) · 47 min old

HKML is currently VFR. Winds are from the south at 17 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
180° at 17 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT022
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
31°C / 24°C
88°F / 75°F. 7°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.91 inHg
1012.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (2:00 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (3:00 AM local)

HKML forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
VFR
VFR
0000Z3:00 AM0448Z7:48 AM0936Z12:36 PM1424Z5:24 PM1912Z10:12 PM0000Z3:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 180° at 17 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for HKML. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

08/26
Dimensions
N/A
Surface
UNK
17/35
Dimensions
N/A
Surface
UNK
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,010 ft
Pressure altitude
90 ft
Field elevation
80 ft MSL
Temperature
31°C (88°F)
Dewpoint
24°C (75°F)
Altimeter
29.91 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1509Z 6:09 PM
Sunrise
0257Z 5:57 AM
Loggable night
1531Z (6:31 PM local) → 0236Z (5:36 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1509Z (6:09 PM local) → 0257Z (5:57 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1609Z (7:09 PM local) → 0157Z (4:57 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Malindi International Airport is in Malindi, Kilifi County. Field elevation 80 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAHKML / MYD
RegionKilifi County
CountryKenya
Coordinates-3.2293, 40.1017
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

HKMO Moi International Airport
57 NM SW
MVFR
HKLU Manda Airport
76 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗HKML on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does HKML have a METAR?
Yes. HKML has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does HKML have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for HKML; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at HKML?
HKML sits at 80 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for HKML?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.