Airport code

WJR Airport Code, Wajir Airport

WJR is the IATA code for Wajir Airport, a regional airport serving Wajir, Kenya. Airlines and booking systems use WJR, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HKWJ. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 1.73° N, 40.09° E.

City
Wajir
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
1.73324, 40.0916
Elevation
770 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Wajir airport code?

The airport code for Wajir Airport is WJR. 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 HKWJ, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1241 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HKWJ begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.

Where is WJR?

Wajir Airport serves Wajir, Kenya. The runways sit at 770 ft (235 m) elevation.

Runways at WJR

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,193 ft (2.80 km), designated 15/33.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Wajir?

The IATA airport code for Wajir Airport in Wajir is WJR. Its ICAO code is HKWJ.

What is the 3-letter code for Wajir?

The 3-letter IATA code for Wajir Airport in Wajir is WJR.

What airport is WJR?

WJR is Wajir Airport, located in Wajir, Kenya.

What country is WJR in?

WJR (Wajir Airport) is in Kenya.

Where is WJR airport located?

Wajir Airport (WJR) is in Wajir, Kenya, at coordinates 1.73324, 40.0916.

What is the ICAO code for Wajir Airport?

The ICAO code for Wajir Airport is HKWJ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code WJR.

What is the difference between WJR and HKWJ?

WJR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HKWJ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Wajir Airport.

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