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Jomo Kenyatta Intl (HKJK/NBO) — Nairobi, Kenya

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1, AVGAS
Tower: 118.7
Runways: 06/24
Community check: 219 days ago
Elevation: 5,330 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 1/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

63 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 39 on the ground · busiest hour 02:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-05

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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

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 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
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ. eVisa required for most nationalities (applied online via eTA). Yellow fever certificate required.

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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: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Kenya Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 5d

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 / GA Operations:

Private flights require KCAA notification, 2-3 days for processing.

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Active NOTAMs

A0249/26

caution

Only runway closed

RWY 06/24 CLSD DUE WIP

2026-10-20 22:40 UTC 2026-12-03 01:40 UTC

A0260/26

warning Upcoming

ILS restriction

NL ILS RWY06 SHUTDOWN DUE MAINT.

2026-10-28 11:00 UTC 2026-10-28 13:00 UTC

A0248/26

caution

Taxiway lighting closed

PORTION OF TWY G BETWEEN INT WITH TWY M AND INT WITH TWY H CLSD.

2026-10-08 09:00 UTC 2026-10-30 15:00 UTC

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Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

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Nearby Airports

HKRE Moi Air Base 5 NM HKNW Nairobi Wilson Airport 7 NM HKIK Orly (Olooitikosh) Airport 17 NM HKNV Naivasha Airport 44 NM HKEM Embu Airport 56 NM HKNI Nyeri Airport 57 NM HKKU Kitui Airport 63 NM HKNO Narok Airport 70 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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). Permit details for 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.

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