Kiwayu Airport — Kiwayu, Kenya

Kiwayu Airport is a small airstrip serving Kiwayu Island in the Lamu Archipelago off the far northern coast of Kenya, near the border with Somalia. At an elevation of about 21 feet, it is a basic coastal field catering to the light aircraft that bring visitors to the remote resorts and beaches of this part of the Kenyan coast. The Lamu region is known for its Swahili culture, mangroves, and secluded island getaways, and air access spares travelers the difficult overland routes to this isolated stretch of shoreline. The KWY code identifies this airstrip, a small but useful link for tourism and travel to one of Kenya's most out-of-the-way coastal areas.