Airport
Moyale Airport (OYL)
Moyale Airport (OYL) is a small regional gateway in Marsabit County, serving the town of Moyale in northern Kenya near the Ethiopian border. The airport mainly handles charter, government and humanitarian flights, with onward road travel to central Moyale and nearby border crossing points.
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About Moyale Airport
Moyale Airport, also known as Moyale Lower Airport, is a small regional airfield serving the town of Moyale in Marsabit County, northern Kenya. Located close to the international border with Ethiopia, the airport supports charter flights, government transport and humanitarian operations in Kenya's northern frontier region.
The airport has a single asphalt runway, 14/32, measuring about 1,300 metres, and a basic passenger terminal. It does not currently handle regular scheduled commercial services, so most travelers reach the area by road and use the airport for private or mission flights.
Moyale Airport lies a short distance southeast of Moyale town, with access by local taxi or motorcycle taxi. The town is an important crossing point for journeys between Kenya and Ethiopia.
Facilities are utilitarian, with a waiting area and essential services rather than extensive shops or dining. Travelers should arrange ground transport in advance and carry personal supplies, as amenities around the airport are limited.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Moyale Airport operates through a single, basic passenger terminal. The terminal handles general domestic operations and occasional cross-border charter flights rather than separate domestic or international zones.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Moyale Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Moyale Airport to hotels, guesthouses and border crossing points in Moyale and the surrounding Marsabit area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Moyale Airport, business meetings or journeys around Moyale and northern Kenya.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle from Moyale Airport for independent travel around Moyale, Marsabit and onward routes toward the Ethiopian border.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Moyale Airport, Moyale town, event venues and other northern Kenya destinations.
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