International hub · Kuwait City, Kuwait

Kuwait International

OKKKKWI
Elevation
206 ft
Coordinates
29°13′N 47°58′E
Local time
Asia/Kuwait

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Field information

OKKK runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Kuwait International (OKKK/KWI) has 3 runways; the longest, 16/34, is 15,026 ft (4,580 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at OKKK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Kuwait

  • Country

    Kuwait

    KW

  • Municipality

    Kuwait City

  • Elevation

    206 ft

  • Position

    29.2245, 47.9698

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · OKKK

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/3415,026 ft (4,580 m)197 ftasphaltLighted
15L/33R11,483 ft (3,500 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
15R/33L11,155 ft (3,400 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OKKK.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kuwait International (OKKK / KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OKKK is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at OKKK

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Kuwait

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Kuwait. Applicable permit lead times for Kuwait 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 Kuwait are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at OKKK

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at OKKK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OKKK

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OKKK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OKKK

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OKKK: 29° 13′ 28″ N 47° 58′ 11″ E; elevation 206 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Kuwait City

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kuwait City. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OKKK.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OKKK

    Support for freighter operations into OKKK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where OKKK sits in the network

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