NBO Airport Code, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
NBO is the IATA code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the main international gateway for Nairobi, Kenya. Airlines and booking systems use NBO, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HKJK. At 5330 ft (1625 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Nairobi airport code?
The airport code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO. 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 HKJK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 126 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code HKJK begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is NBO?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport serves Nairobi, Kenya. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 1.32° S, 36.93° E. At 5330 ft (1625 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at NBO
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 13,507 ft (4.12 km), designated 06/24.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Nairobi?
The IATA airport code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is NBO. Its ICAO code is HKJK.
What is the 3-letter code for Nairobi?
The 3-letter IATA code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is NBO.
What airport is NBO?
NBO is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What country is NBO in?
NBO (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is in Kenya.
Where is NBO airport located?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is in Nairobi, Kenya, at coordinates -1.31889, 36.92823.
What is the ICAO code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The ICAO code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is HKJK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code NBO.
What is the difference between NBO and HKJK?
NBO is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HKJK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Nairobi and Kenya and the wider region:
Popular routes from NBO
Distance and typical flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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