Manda Airport in Lamu, KENYA, recorded a significant operational milestone on 30 September 2026 when an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800, registered ET-BBR, landed at approximately 10:14 a.m. in connection with the high-profile groundbreaking of the Dangote Oil Refinery project. The arrival formed part of increased international aviation activity associated with the event, with Manda reportedly handling five flights originating from NIGERIA, ETHIOPIA and UGANDA, in addition to a number of high-end business aircraft, including Gulfstream G500 and G600, Embraer Legacy 600 and Global Express 900 jets. The operation demonstrated the airport’s capability to accommodate narrow-body commercial aircraft on its 2,000-metre-long and 30-metre-wide runway, highlighting its capacity to support major investment, government and business movements into the Lamu region. The successful handling of the 737-800 represents an important operational and infrastructure milestone for Manda, strengthening its position as Lamu’s principal aviation gateway and potentially supporting future route-development opportunities. However, the operation should not be interpreted as the launch of scheduled…
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