UAS

Buffalo Spring

Samburu South · KenyaICAO HKSB

Buffalo Spring (UAS) is an airport serving Samburu South, Kenya, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 0° 31' 50.1" N, 37° 32' 3.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,295 feet (1,004 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 0 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Nairobi (GMT+3).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

3,295/ 1,004m

Africa/Nairobi

GMT+3

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Airport Details

IATA Code

UAS

ICAO Code

HKSB

City

Samburu South

Country

Kenya

Elevation

3,295 ft

Local Time

08:33 PM (GMT+3)

Coordinates

Latitude:0.5306°

Longitude:37.5342°

Popular Routes from UAS

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
NYK	Nanyuki, Kenya	53 mi	0h 36m	short-haul	22 kg	View
WIL	Nairobi, Kenya	137 mi	0h 46m	short-haul	56 kg	View

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Buffalo Spring that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Nanyuki Airport	NYK	Nanyuki	Kenya	86 km
Eldoret International Airport	EDL	Eldoret	Kenya	256 km
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport	NBO	Nairobi	Kenya	215 km
Nairobi Wilson Airport	WIL	Nairobi	Kenya	220 km
Kitale Airport	KTL	Kitale	Kenya	291 km
Kisumu Airport	KIS	Kisumu	Kenya	320 km
Amboseli Airport	ASV	Amboseli National Park	Kenya	353 km
Wajir Airport	WJR	Wajir	Kenya	314 km

Other Airports in Kenya

Amboseli Airport

ASVAmboseli National Park

Eldoret International Airport

Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip

MREMasai Mara

Mombasa Moi International Airport

MBAMombasa

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

NBONairobi

Nairobi Wilson Airport

WILNairobi

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 0° 31' 50.1" N
Longitude (DMS): 37° 32' 3.1" E
Latitude (Decimal): 0.530583
Longitude (Decimal): 37.534195
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC Offset: GMT+3
Current Local Time: 08:33 PM
Elevation (ft): 3,295 ft
Elevation (m): 1,004 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Buffalo Spring?

The IATA code for Buffalo Spring is UAS, and its ICAO code is HKSB. The airport is located in Samburu South, Kenya.

How many destinations can you fly to from UAS?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Buffalo Spring (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya.

What airlines fly from UAS?

Airline information for UAS is currently not available in our database.

What timezone is Buffalo Spring in?

Buffalo Spring is in the Africa/Nairobi timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Buffalo Spring?

Buffalo Spring sits at an elevation of 3,295 feet (1,004 meters) above sea level.

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