Regional airport · Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi/Wilson
- Elevation
- 5,536 ft
- Coordinates
- 1°19′S 36°49′E
- Local time
- Africa/Nairobi
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Field information
HKNW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Nairobi/Wilson (HKNW/WIL) has 2 runways; the longest, 14/32, is 5,052 ft (1,540 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Dly 0330-1900. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HKNW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Country
Kenya
KE
Municipality
Nairobi
Elevation
5,536 ft
Position
-1.3217, 36.8148
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
Dly 0330-1900
Runways · HKNW
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,052 ft (1,540 m) | 76 ft | asphalt | — |
| 07/25 | 4,798 ft (1,462 m) | 72 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HKNW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Nairobi/Wilson (HKNW / WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HKNW is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HKNW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Kenya
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Kenya. Applicable permit lead times for Kenya are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Kenya are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at HKNW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HKNW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HKNW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HKNW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HKNW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HKNW: 1° 19′ 18″ S 36° 48′ 53″ E; elevation 5536 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Nairobi
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Nairobi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HKNW.
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Cargo Operations at HKNW
Support for freighter operations into HKNW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HKNW sits in the network
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Operating into HKNW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Nairobi/Wilson — one desk for the whole trip.