KCAA Cracks Down on Buildings Near Airports,Lists Affected Nairobi Areas

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued a public notice warning developers and property owners against putting up buildings near airports without prior approval.

The Authority says anyone constructing or altering a structure within 15 kilometres of an aerodrome must first seek written authorization.

In the notice issued under Section 57 of the Civil Aviation Act and the Civil Aviation (Aerodromes) Regulations, 2013, KCAA emphasized that the directive is aimed at ensuring air safety and preventing structures from posing risks to aircraft operations.

KCAA stated that no person should construct, erect, or alter any building within a 15-kilometre radius of an aerodrome without approval from the Authority.

“No person shall construct, erect, or alter any building or structure within the vicinity of an aerodrome… without prior written authorization from the Authority,” the notice reads.

Developers are required to submit applications for review and approval of acceptable building heights before beginning construction.

Guidance on the application process is available on the KCAA website (www.kcaa.or.ke) or via email at gaops@kcaa.or.ke.

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Mandatory Installation of Obstacle Lights

In addition to approval requirements, KCAA has directed that all buildings and structures within airport vicinities must be fitted with Class B medium-intensity aeronautical obstacle lights.

The lights must be installed at the tip of aerial masts or at the four upper corners of buildings, in line with Regulation 72 of the Civil Aviation (Aerodromes) Regulations, 2013.

Further guidance is provided in Advisory Circular CAA-AC-AGA-032 on the lighting and marking of obstacles.

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Areas Around Wilson Airport Affected

The directive applies to developments near all international and domestic aerodromes across the country.

For clarity, KCAA listed several areas within a 15-kilometre radius of Wilson Airport in Nairobi that fall under the requirement.

These include Nairobi West, Madaraka, South B, South C, Nairobi Dam, Ngumo, Highview, Majiwa, Golf Course, Lang’ata Estates, Karen, Southlands, Otiende, Ngei 1 & 2, Onyonka, Masai, Uhuru Gardens, Jonathan Ngeno, Deliverance, Dam Estate, Ngong Road, Kibera, High-rise, Ongata Rongai, and Kabete.

30-Day Compliance Notice

Property owners, lessors, and lessees of affected developments have been given 30 days from the date of publication to install the required obstacle lights.

KCAA warned that failure to comply will attract enforcement action in accordance with the law.

The Authority says the measures are meant to safeguard aircraft operations and enhance aviation safety in Kenya.

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The image shows a notice from KCAA asking residences residing near airports to install obstacle lights
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