Regional airport · Wajir, Kenya
Waghala/Wajir International
- Elevation
- 770 ft
- Coordinates
- 1°44′N 40°05′E
- Local time
- Africa/Nairobi
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Field information
HKWJ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Waghala/Wajir International (HKWJ/WJR) has one runway, 15/33, 9,193 ft (2,802 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 0330-1530. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HKWJ, 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
Wajir
Elevation
770 ft
Position
1.7332, 40.0916
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
0330-1530
Runways · HKWJ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,193 ft (2,802 m) | 104 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HKWJ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Waghala/Wajir International (HKWJ / WJR) in Wajir, Kenya, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HKWJ 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 HKWJ
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 HKWJ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HKWJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HKWJ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HKWJ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HKWJ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HKWJ: 1° 44′ 0″ N 40° 5′ 30″ E; elevation 770 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Wajir
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Wajir. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HKWJ.
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Cargo Operations at HKWJ
Support for freighter operations into HKWJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HKWJ sits in the network
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Operating into HKWJ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Waghala/Wajir International — one desk for the whole trip.