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Kuwait International Airport (OKKK/KWI) — Kuwait City, Kuwait

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1, AVGAS
Tower: 118.3
Runways: 15L/33R, 15R/33L, 16/34
Elevation: 206 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

47 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 32 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z

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: 2026-04-03

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OKKK
Name: Kuwait International Airport
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 29.226601
Longitude: 47.968899
Elevation: 206 ft
Country: Kuwait
Municipality: Kuwait City
IATA Code: KWI
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: OKAC
Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
Distance from City: 15.5 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15L/33R

Designation: 15L/33R
Dimensions: 11483 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL, ALSF, PAPI
NAVAIDs: ILS CAT II, VOR/DME KUA 114.15
Approach Types: ILS CAT II
Remarks: N/A

Runway 15R/33L

Designation: 15R/33L
Dimensions: 11155 X 148
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL, ALSF, PAPI
NAVAIDs: ILS CAT II, VOR/DME KUA 114.15
Approach Types: ILS CAT II
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 15026 X 197
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: T2 expansion runway. Navaid/ILS details not yet published

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: Not found as a standalone OPS frequency. Known frequencies: APP 121.3, 118.300, 121.700, 126.225 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 121.300 MHz
ATIS: 126.225 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

Kuwait International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: H24

Contacts

AIS Tel: +965 24737583
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +965 22200161
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.kuwaitairport.gov.kw
Remarks: AIS fax: +965 24765512. Lost & Found: +965 24744256 / +965 24710683. Fax: +965 24744396. Local call center: 161. Fuel (KAFCO): +965 1835000, [email protected]

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Yes
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: +965 24743940 | Fax: +965 24765796 | P.O. Box 17, Safat 13001, Kuwait | Hours: Sun-Thu 05:00-10:00 UTC
Remarks: IATA Level 2 (Schedules Facilitated). Landing permit required for all flight types via DGCA Kuwait. Lead time: 72-96h. Validity: 24h from ETA

Customs

Open: 00:00
Close: 23:59
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: H24 year-round

Fees

Landing Fee: MTOW ≤50t: KWD 1.0/tonne. MTOW >50t: KWD 50.0 (first 50t) + KWD 0.3/tonne thereafter
Parking Fee: N/A
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: KWD
Remarks: Ground handling mandatory — must nominate handler in landing permit application. Bizav: Sheikh Saad Terminal. Catering: KASCO sole provider, external sources prohibited. Parking secured through handler before permit issuance. Landing permit processing: 96h recommended, 48h minimum. CAA office hours: Sun-Thu 0800-1300 local

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Remarks: Sole supplier: KAFCO (Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company), 24/7 delivery. Over 1 billion liters annually. Contact: +965 1835000, [email protected]. No credit card — cash, fuel cards, or supplier accounts only

Fuel Type: AVGAS
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Remarks: Available by prior arrangement with KAFCO

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: Visa-on-arrival for 23 nationalities (US, UK, EU, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, China, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Canada). Other nationalities require Kuwaiti sponsor. Crew: General Declaration + uniform crew ID. Vaccination cert required only from cholera/yellow fever endemic areas

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: null — CONFIRMED AUTO-FIX. No curfew data found in any public source.

Alternates

OKAJ

ICAO: OKAJ
Name: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
Distance (NM): 19.8
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

OKAS

ICAO: OKAS
Name: Ali Al Salem Air Base
Distance (NM): 25.0
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Kuwait Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 2d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 48 hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: Minimum 48 hours; non-traffic stops application to DGCA

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require overflight and landing permits with 48-hour lead time.

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Active NOTAMs

A0465/26

warning Upcoming

Runway closed

RWY 34/16 CLSD DUE TO MAINT

2026-10-28 07:00 UTC 2026-10-28 10:00 UTC

A0377/26

caution

Obstacle erected

TEMPO OIL RIG ERECTED COORD :- 29 11 8.42 N 47 57 13.92 E HEIGHT : 59 M ( 193 FT ) AGL , 111 M (364 FT ) AMSL LIGHTED DIST : (926 M ) , ( 0.93KM ) FROM THE RWY 34 BRG 231 DEG MAG .

2026-12-15 00:01 UTC 2027-01-30 23:59 UTC

A0376/26

caution

Obstacle erected

TEMPO OIL RIG ERECTED COORD :- 29 11 08.04 N 47 57 14.03 E HEIGHT : 59 M ( 193 FT ) AGL , 111 M (364 FT ) AMSL LIGHTED DIST : (926 M ) , ( 0.93KM ) FROM THE RWY 34 BRG 231 DEG MAG .

2026-11-15 00:01 UTC 2026-12-15 23:59 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

Z19M Al Abdaliyah Highway Strip 14 NM OKAJ Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base 20 NM OKAS Ali Al Salem Air Base 25 NM OKDI Udairi Army Air Field 40 NM OE45 Aramco Ras Khafji Airport 58 NM OIAA Abadan Airport 70 NM OERM Ras Mishab Airport 77 NM ORMM Basrah Intl 81 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at OKKK?: The tower frequency at Kuwait International Airport is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at OKKK?: Kuwait International Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
Does OKKK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait). Permit details for Kuwait
Is customs available at OKKK?: Yes, customs at Kuwait International Airport is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Does OKKK require slots or PPR?: Slots are required and PPR is required at Kuwait International Airport.
Where is OKKK located?: Kuwait International Airport (OKKK) is located in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
What is the IATA code for OKKK?: The IATA code for Kuwait International Airport is KWI.
Does OKKK have an ILS approach?: Yes, Kuwait International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 15L/33R, 15R/33L.
Is OKKK a port of entry?: Yes, Kuwait International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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