Jomo Kenyatta Intl (HKJK/NBO) — Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta Intl (HKJK/NBO) serves Nairobi, Kenya. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 5330 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HKJK
- Name: Jomo Kenyatta Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -1.31924
- Longitude: 36.927799
- Elevation: 5330 ft
- Country: Kenya
- Municipality: Nairobi
- IATA Code: NBO
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: HKNA
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Distance from City: 18.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Precision approach markings both ends. RFF Cat 9. Overrun 59m (06), 60m (24). Stopway 61m each end. Mag var 0.5°E (2026). TDZE RWY06: 5330ft, RWY24: 5281ft. 100LL (AVGAS) confirmed available. RWY06 right traffic.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.600 MHz
- Operations: 119.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 122.300 MHz
- ATIS: 126.200 MHz
Operation Hours
Jomo Kenyatta Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport H24. ATC H24. Admin Mon-Fri 05:00-14:00 UTC.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +254 726613406
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +254 206822111
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.kaa.go.ke
- Remarks: AIS office: +254 206827100 ext 6051/6030, [email protected]. KAA info: [email protected]. JKIA direct: +254 793828581
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: Slots via ground handler or online system. KCAA: [email protected]. AIS/NOTAM: [email protected], +254 206827100 ext 6051/6030. 48h advance minimum.
- Remarks: IATA Level 3 coordinated. Slots required for scheduled traffic. Landing permit may be required depending on operation type.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs H24. Full CIQ facilities. KRA Call Centre: +254 711099999, [email protected]
Fees
- Landing Fee: 10.00-1750.00 USD based on MTOW bracket
- Parking Fee: 6.00-130.00 USD/day based on MTOW bracket
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Landing: 0-1.5t $10, 1.5-2.5t $20, 2.5-5t $25, 5-10t $40, 10-20t $65, 20-40t $102, 40-80t $223, 80-120t $585, 120-180t $820, 180-300t $1345, 300t+ $1750. Parking first 6h free. Pax: intl $40, domestic KES 600. Handlers: KQ Ground Handling, Swissport Kenya, Menzies Aviation.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 0.35
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Supplied by Shell, TotalEnergies, Vivo Energy. Pipeline from Mombasa. Contact handler for current pricing.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: AVGAS available. Contact handler for pricing and availability.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. eVisa required for most nationalities (applied online via eTA). Yellow fever certificate required.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: No permanent curfew. Noise certificate required in permit documentation. Temporary closures per NOTAM.
Alternates
HKRE
- ICAO: HKRE
- Name: Moi Air Base
- Distance (NM): 4.7
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Military airfield. Civilian use by special permission only. Not a normal port of entry.
HKNW
- ICAO: HKNW
- Name: Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Distance (NM): 6.8
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic airfield. No international CIQ. Near Mount Kenya. Safari and military traffic.
HKNL
- ICAO: HKNL
- Name: Nanyuki Airport
- Distance (NM): 75.7
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Kenya Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); 24 hours possible with complete docs
- Landing Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); longer recommended for first-time operators
Private flights require KCAA notification, 2-3 days for processing.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at HKJK?
- The tower frequency at Jomo Kenyatta Intl is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HKJK?
- Jomo Kenyatta Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does HKJK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Jomo Kenyatta Intl (Kenya).
- Is customs available at HKJK?
- Yes, customs at Jomo Kenyatta Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does HKJK require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required at Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
- Where is HKJK located?
- Jomo Kenyatta Intl (HKJK) is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
- What is the IATA code for HKJK?
- The IATA code for Jomo Kenyatta Intl is NBO.
- Is HKJK a port of entry?
- Yes, Jomo Kenyatta Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.