| Airline: | Skyward Express |
| Iata: | OW |
| Icao: | SEW |
| Headquarters: | Wilson Airport |
| Founded: | 2013 |
| Key People: | Mohamed Abdi (Chairman) [1] |
| Bases: | Wilson Airport (Passenger) Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Cargo) |
| Focus Cities: | Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi |
| Fleet Size: | 10 |
| Destinations: | 8 |
| Website: | Homepage |
Skyward Express,, is a private airline operating in Kenya. It serves local destinations, from its two operations bases at Wilson Airport for passengers and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for cargo. Both airports are located in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital city.[2] [3]
The airline maintains its headquarters at Wilson Airport, within Nairobi, Kenya's largest city and the country's capital.[4] Wilson Airport is located approximately 5km (03miles), by road, southwest of the city centre.
The airline maintains a private building at Wilson Airport, for the exclusive use of Skyward Express staff and clients. The building is "equipped with a modern cafeteria", among other amenities.[5]
Skyward Express was established in 2013, by two pilots; one of whom serves as the chairman of the airline, while the other serves as its managing director. Skyward Express inherited some equipment and some routes from the defunct Skyward International Aviation.[2]
With the cessation of service by Skyward International Aviation, Skyward Express began commercial operations in 2013. Initially, the airline offered passenger charter and cargo service between Nairobi, Kenya, and destinations in neighboring Somalia. These services included the shipment of miraa from Nairobi to Somalia.[2]
With the acquisition of more aircraft, the airline has expanded and diversified its passenger and cargo service to include more destinations and frequencies to oil-rich northwestern Kenyan counties and coastal tourist attractions.[2]
As of April 2021, Skyward Express scheduled services to the following destinations:[2] [6]
Wilson Airport (Passenger Hub)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Cargo Hub)
Kakamega Airstrip
As of September 2023, Skyward Express maintained the following aircraft:[2]
| + Skyward Express | Aircraft | In fleet | Order | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fokker 50 | 5 | - | 50 | ||
| Fokker 70 | 1 | - | 70 | ||
| Fokker 100 | 1 | - | 110 | ||
| Dash8-Q300 | 3 | - | 50 | ||
| Total | 10 | - |