Wajir Airport (WJR): Codes, Runways & Location
Wajir Airport (IATA: WJR · ICAO: HKWJ) is a medium-sized airport serving Wajir, Kenya. It lies at 1.7332° N, 40.0916° E, 770 ft (235 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wajir Airport
Wajir Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wajir in Kenya. It is identified by the IATA code WJR and the ICAO code HKWJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wajir Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2802 m (9193 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 770 ft (235 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Liboi Airport (LBK) about 177 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 ≈ 2,802 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Wajir Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wajir Airport
Where is Wajir Airport located?
Wajir Airport is located in Wajir, Kenya. Its coordinates are 1.7332° N, 40.0916° E.
What is the airport code for Wajir Airport?
Wajir Airport has an IATA code of WJR and an ICAO code of HKWJ.
How long is the runway at Wajir Airport?
Wajir Airport's longest runway is about 2802 m (9193 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Wajir Airport have?
Wajir Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wajir Airport a major airport?
Wajir Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Wajir Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →