Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): Codes, Runways & Location
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (IATA: NBO · ICAO: HKJK) is a large airport serving Nairobi, Kenya. It lies at 1.3189° S, 36.9282° E, 5330 ft (1625 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Nairobi in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code NBO and the ICAO code HKJK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4117 m (13507 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5330 ft (1625 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Moi Air Base about 9 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,117 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Where is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport located?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Its coordinates are 1.3189° S, 36.9282° E.
What is the airport code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has an IATA code of NBO and an ICAO code of HKJK.
How long is the runway at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's longest runway is about 4117 m (13507 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport a major airport?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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