4/ 5 reviews
Crew & professionalism
“Dealing with Tropic Air, I was very impressed with the professional and helpful information that I received.The aircraft was waiting for my passengers at the…”
Air Turkana5★ on Google
Search operators, brokers, FBOs, airports, aircraft types, manufacturers, destinations and tail numbers

operators / Kenya / HKJK·Unclaimed listing·AOC
Register standing · computed, live figures
Top 27%
fleet size on the register: 6 tracked aircraft, larger than 73% of 1641 US operators on the register.
1 of 6
charter classes flown: Turboprop.
Tropic Air is a private jet charter operator based in Nairobi, Kenya with a home base at HKJK. The Bravo register tracks 6 aircraft in Tropic Air's network, from public registry and flight data. Tropic Air operates under its national civil aviation authority's commercial certificate and carries direct operational control of every flight.
In their words
From our base at Nanyuki Airfield in the heart of Kenya, Tropic Air offers private flights and helicopter services. We have a strong East African footprint and 25 years of experience in the industry. Keeping the fun in the flying, Tropic Air is professional, friendly and personal with a team of just 10 pilots, founded and managed by Kenya-born Jamie Roberts.
Company-supplied profile text.
Safety data sourced from ARGUS · WYVERN · IS-BAO · NBAA
At a glance
Register data
Nonstop from HKJK
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
“Dealing with Tropic Air, I was very impressed with the professional and helpful information that I received.The aircraft was waiting for my passengers at the…”
Air Turkana5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
“Dealing with Tropic Air, I was very impressed with the professional and helpful information that I received.The aircraft was waiting for my passengers at the…”
Air Turkana5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
“The service overall was superb and the passengers arrived at their destination refreshed and on time.”
Air Turkana5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across the stored review texts, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
6 aircraft tracked

Flagship · TurbopropCessna 1825Y-BOW · 2014 · 2 pax
Flagship · TurbopropCessna 208B Grand Caravan5Y-CCJ · 1990 · 6 paxNonstop reach from HKJK
About HKJKThe longest-legged type on this certificate is the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, 820 nm published range at 184 kts cruise. That reach extends past the edges of this map, example nonstop legs shown from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Cessna 182Turboprop5Y-BOW · 2014780 nm145 kts2 pax
Cessna 208B Grand CaravanTurboprop5Y-BRT · 1998820 nm184 kts9 pax
Cessna 208B Grand CaravanTurboprop5Y-CCJ · 1990820 nm184 kts6 paxSafety pedigree
Tropic Air operates under its national civil aviation authority's commercial certificate and carries direct operational control of every flight.
No third-party ARGUS or WYVERN rating on file for this operator.
Rating breakdown · Bravo sub-ratings
Unlocks with the first verified Bravo review of Tropic Air. Write the first review
Photography · tap any frame for the airframe record
From around the web
The Kalabash Mosaics · 7 years ago
This is a pleasant yet very small airstrip that is located next to Nyeri-Nanyuki road. There are lots of eateries around where you can enjoy as you see small aircraft taking landing and taking off. The food that is available here comes from surrounding rich agricultural hinterlands of Nyeri and other areas. You can't miss to have the local traditional food once you visit this area which is located roughly 2 hrs 30 min from Nairobi on road transport.
Air Turkana · 8 years ago
Most trips to the wilds of Africa are usually tales of delays, cancellations and low expectations from mainly ragtag charter companies operating from the smaller airports. Dealing with Tropic Air, I was very impressed with the professional and helpful information that I received.The aircraft was waiting for my passengers at the airport, and the friendly professional crew was helpful with their luggage and made them feel comfortable for their flight. The service overall was superb and the passengers arrived at their destination refreshed and on time. I would highly recommend them.
iqbal malhotra · 8 years ago
Last week, I was travelling in Kenya with my family consisting of 6 of us and we had occasion to charter Tropic Air's Cessna mini Caravan to fly from Nairobi to Nanyuki and back. Both the flights were enjoyable, comfortable and very reasonably priced. The crew were courteous and welcoming. I intend using Tropic Air again during my next trip to East Africa next summer. A highly recommended outfit.
Harry REN · 8 years ago
Quick response on enquires and questions, very friendly and helpful. Have been cooperate with Tropic Air for several times already, and never been let down. The client also enjoyed their pleasant experience. Credit to Tropic Air.
RAM IMAGERY · 8 years ago
Great staff! Super friendly and willing to give you a wonderful experience & overview of this beautiful land... but most important always on call to rescue and transport the most precious of animals to sanctuaries such as Reteti. #r.e.s.c.u.e
Tell us the trip once, compare quotes from vetted operators, including Tropic Air.
Free · No obligation · Vetted operators
Is this your company?
Claim this profile to respond to reviews, update your fleet and win quote requests. Free.
Claim this listing