Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL): Codes, Runways & Location
Nairobi Wilson Airport (IATA: WIL · ICAO: HKNW) is a medium-sized airport serving Nairobi, Kenya. It lies at 1.3217° S, 36.8148° E, 5536 ft (1687 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nairobi Wilson Airport
Nairobi Wilson Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Nairobi in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code WIL and the ICAO code HKNW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nairobi Wilson Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1540 m (5052 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 5536 ft (1687 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 7 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 ≈ 1,540 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nairobi Wilson Airport
Where is Nairobi Wilson Airport located?
Nairobi Wilson Airport is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Its coordinates are 1.3217° S, 36.8148° E.
What is the airport code for Nairobi Wilson Airport?
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an IATA code of WIL and an ICAO code of HKNW.
How long is the runway at Nairobi Wilson Airport?
Nairobi Wilson Airport's longest runway is about 1540 m (5052 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Nairobi Wilson Airport have?
Nairobi Wilson Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nairobi Wilson Airport a major airport?
Nairobi Wilson Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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