KWI Airport Code, Kuwait International Airport
KWI is the IATA code for Kuwait International Airport, the main international gateway for Kuwait City, Kuwait. Airlines and booking systems use KWI, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OKKK. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 29.22° N, 47.97° E.
What is the Kuwait City airport code?
The airport code for Kuwait International Airport is KWI. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code OKKK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 132 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code OKKK begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is KWI?
Kuwait International Airport serves Kuwait City, Kuwait. It is close to sea level at 206 ft (63 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at KWI
It has 3 runways. The longest is 15,026 ft (4.58 km), designated 16/34.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Kuwait City?
The IATA airport code for Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City is KWI. Its ICAO code is OKKK.
What is the 3-letter code for Kuwait City?
The 3-letter IATA code for Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City is KWI.
What airport is KWI?
KWI is Kuwait International Airport, located in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
What country is KWI in?
KWI (Kuwait International Airport) is in Kuwait.
Where is KWI airport located?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is in Kuwait City, Kuwait, at coordinates 29.22449, 47.96981.
What is the ICAO code for Kuwait International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kuwait International Airport is OKKK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KWI.
What is the difference between KWI and OKKK?
KWI is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OKKK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kuwait International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Kuwait and the wider region:
Popular routes from KWI
Distance and typical flight time from Kuwait International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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