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Nairobi Wilson Airport (HKNW/WIL) — Nairobi, Kenya
At a glance
- Fuel
- Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 07/25, 14/32
- Elevation
- 5,536 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Data Complete
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Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
41 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 10:00Z
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
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HKNW
- Name: Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -1.32172
- Longitude: 36.8148
- Elevation: 5536 ft
- Country: Kenya
- Municipality: Nairobi
- IATA Code: WIL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 1462x22m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 1540x23m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Nanyuki Airfield Operations / KDF
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; KAA regulated
- Parking Fee: KAA rates per MTOW and duration
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: KES
- Remarks: Nanyuki Airport. Laikipia County. Central highlands. Military and civilian shared use.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Very limited availability. Pre-arrange. Military base nearby (British Army Training Unit Kenya).
- Fuel Type: Avgas 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited availability. Pre-arrange.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airfield. No international CIQ. Near Mount Kenya. Safari and military traffic.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. High altitude (6,250 ft). Mt Kenya vicinity. Military operations; check NOTAMs.
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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers HKNW. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at HKNW?
- The tower frequency at Nairobi Wilson Airport is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HKNW?
- Nairobi Wilson Airport offers Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL.
- Does HKNW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Nairobi Wilson Airport (Kenya). Permit details for Kenya
- Does HKNW require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Nairobi Wilson Airport.
- Where is HKNW located?
- Nairobi Wilson Airport (HKNW) is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
- What is the IATA code for HKNW?
- The IATA code for Nairobi Wilson Airport is WIL.
- How long is the runway at HKNW?
- The main runway at Nairobi Wilson Airport (07/25) measures 1462x22m.