KWI Airport Code, Kuwait International Airport
KWI is the IATA airport code for Kuwait International Airport, the main international gateway for Kuwait City, Kuwait. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, OKKK.
What airport is KWI?
KWI is the IATA airport code for Kuwait International Airport, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The same airport has the ICAO code OKKK.
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.
| IATA airport code | KWI |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | OKKK |
| Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| City | Kuwait City |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Main airlines | KU, J9, MS |
| Runways | 3 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Where is KWI airport located?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is in Kuwait City, Kuwait, at coordinates 29.22449, 47.96981.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 29.22° N, 47.97° E. 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.
Which airlines fly to KWI?
The open route dataset lists KU (Kuwait Airways), J9 (Jazeera Airways), MS (Egyptair), 9W (Jet Airways), EP (Iran Aseman Airlines), FZ (Fly Dubai) as operating carriers on nonstop routes touching Kuwait International Airport.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Kuwait International Airport?
The IATA code for Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City is KWI. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Kuwait City?
The 3-letter IATA code for Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City is KWI.
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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