WIL Airport Code, Nairobi Wilson Airport
WIL is the IATA code for Nairobi Wilson Airport, a regional airport serving Nairobi, Kenya. Airlines and booking systems use WIL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HKNW. At 5536 ft (1687 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 Nairobi Wilson Airport is WIL. 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 HKNW, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 613 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HKNW begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is WIL?
Nairobi Wilson Airport serves Nairobi, Kenya. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 1.32° S, 36.81° E. At 5536 ft (1687 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at WIL
It has 2 runways. The longest is 5,052 ft (1.54 km), designated 14/32.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Nairobi?
The IATA airport code for Nairobi Wilson Airport in Nairobi is WIL. Its ICAO code is HKNW.
What is the 3-letter code for Nairobi?
The 3-letter IATA code for Nairobi Wilson Airport in Nairobi is WIL.
What airport is WIL?
WIL is Nairobi Wilson Airport, located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What country is WIL in?
WIL (Nairobi Wilson Airport) is in Kenya.
Where is WIL airport located?
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is in Nairobi, Kenya, at coordinates -1.32172, 36.8148.
What is the ICAO code for Nairobi Wilson Airport?
The ICAO code for Nairobi Wilson Airport is HKNW. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code WIL.
What is the difference between WIL and HKNW?
WIL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HKNW is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Nairobi Wilson Airport.
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