Nairobi Wilson Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Nairobi, Kenya. Its IATA code is WIL and its ICAO code is HKNW. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,536 ft (1,687 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 5,052 ft (1,540 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WIL
- ICAO code
- HKNW
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 5,536 ft (1,687 m)
- Coordinates
- -1.3217, 36.8148
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,798 ft · 1,462 m | 72 ft · 22 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,052 ft · 1,540 m | 76 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nairobi Wilson Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Nairobi, Kenya | 13 km · 8 mi |
| NYK Nanyuki Civil Airport | Gathiuru, Kenya | 142 km · 88 mi |
| ASV Amboseli Airport | Ol Tukai, Kenya | 155 km · 96 mi |
| MRE Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | Serena, Kenya | 201 km · 125 mi |
| JJM Mulika Lodge Airport | Meru-Kinna, Kenya | 226 km · 140 mi |
| ARK Arusha Airport | Arusha, Tanzania | 228 km · 142 mi |
| JRO Kilimanjaro International Airport | Arusha, Tanzania | 236 km · 147 mi |
| SEU Seronera Airport | Seronera, Tanzania | 255 km · 158 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WIL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,908 | 1,807 | 1,570 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,566 | 2,216 | 1,926 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,806 | 2,987 | 2,595 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,425 | 3,371 | 2,929 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,312 | 3,922 | 3,408 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,489 | 4,032 | 3,504 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,836 | 4,248 | 3,691 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,475 | 4,645 | 4,036 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,236 | 5,739 | 4,987 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,264 | 5,756 | 5,002 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,264 | 6,999 | 6,082 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,828 | 7,350 | 6,387 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,145 | 7,547 | 6,558 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,942 | 8,042 | 6,988 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,811 | 9,203 | 7,997 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,566 | 9,672 | 8,405 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | WILSON TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nairobi Wilson Airport?
The IATA code of Nairobi Wilson Airport is WIL and its ICAO code is HKNW.
Where is Nairobi Wilson Airport located?
Nairobi Wilson Airport is in Nairobi, Nairobi City County, Kenya, at -1.3217, 36.8148.
What time zone is Nairobi Wilson Airport in?
Nairobi Wilson Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nairobi Wilson Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 5,052 ft (1,540 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 13 km (8 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.