Airport code

WJR Airport Code, Wajir Airport

WJR is the IATA airport code for Wajir Airport, a regional airport serving Wajir, Kenya. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, HKWJ.

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

What airport is WJR?

WJR is the IATA airport code for Wajir Airport, in Wajir, Kenya. The same airport has the ICAO code HKWJ.

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.

Wajir Airport (WJR) at a glance
IATA airport codeWJR
ICAO airport codeHKWJ
AirportWajir Airport
CityWajir
CountryKenya
Runways1

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Where is WJR airport located?

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

It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 1.73° N, 40.09° E. 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 IATA code for Wajir Airport?

The IATA code for Wajir Airport in Wajir is WJR. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Wajir?

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

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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