Skyward Airlines


Skyward Airlines,, is a private airline operating in Kenya. It provides scheduled passenger and cargo services from its two main operational bases at Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, both located in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.

Location

The airline's headquarters are located at Wilson Airport, within Nairobi. Wilson Airport lies approximately southwest of the city centre by road.
Skyward Airlines operates from a dedicated facility at Wilson Airport, exclusively for its staff and clients. The building includes modern passenger amenities such as a cafeteria.

History

Skyward Airlines was founded in 2013 by two Kenyan pilots, one of whom currently serves as the chairman and the other as the managing director. The airline inherited some equipment and routes from the now-defunct Skyward International Aviation.
In April 2025, the airline officially rebranded under the name Skyward Airlines.
Following its establishment, Skyward Airlines began commercial operations providing passenger, charter, and cargo services between Nairobi and destinations in neighboring Somalia, including the transport of miraa from Nairobi. With time and fleet expansion, the airline diversified its network to include routes to oil-producing counties in northwestern Kenya and key coastal tourist destinations.

Destinations

As of April 2025, Skyward Airlines operates scheduled services to the following destinations:
As of April 2025, Skyward Airlines operates the following aircraft:
AircraftIn fleetPassengers
Fokker 50350
Fokker 70370
Fokker 1004110
Dash 8-Q300550
Total15

Accidents and incidents