Lake Manyara Airport — Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
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Distance & flight time from LKY
Lake Manyara Airport
Lake Manyara Airport serves the area around Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania's Manyara Region, in the country's northern safari circuit. At an elevation of about 4,150 feet, it has a single bitumen runway near 4,003 feet, handling the light aircraft that carry visitors between the region's famous parks and reserves. Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse wildlife at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. The airport is a link in the network of bush strips that serve northern Tanzania's game parks, including the nearby Ngorongoro and Serengeti areas. The LKY code identifies this field, a gateway within Tanzania's premier safari region.
Runways at Lake Manyara Airport (LKY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4003 ft (1220 m) | 66 ft (20 m) | BIT |
Radio frequencies for Lake Manyara Airport (LKY)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Lake Manyara Airport (LKY)
- Arusha Airport (ARK) — 90.5 km (56.2 mi)
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — 139.4 km (86.6 mi)
- Amboseli Airport (ASV) — 178.9 km (111.2 mi)
- Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) — 237.0 km (147.3 mi)
- Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) — 253.9 km (157.8 mi)
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) — 259.9 km (161.5 mi)
- Dodoma Airport (DOD) — 310.8 km (193.1 mi)
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) — 336.4 km (209.0 mi)
Travelers use LKY to confirm the Lake Manyara airstrip when booking safari flights across northern Tanzania's game parks. The code helps with light-aircraft transfers between Manyara, Serengeti, and Arusha on safari itineraries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lake Manyara Airport?
The IATA code for Lake Manyara Airport is LKY.
What is the ICAO code for Lake Manyara Airport?
The ICAO code for Lake Manyara Airport is HTLM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.