Airport codes in Kuwait
Kuwait has 2 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 2 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWI | OKKK | Kuwait International Airport | Kuwait City | Large airport |
| XIJ | OKAJ | Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base | Ahmed Al Jaber AB | Medium airport |
ICAO codes in Kuwait start with O
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 2 of the 2 Kuwait airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with O, the prefix assigned to the Middle East and South Asia. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Kuwait by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Large airport | 1 |
| Medium airport | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What do Kuwait ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Kuwait start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia. 2 of the 2 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Kuwait?
Kuwait has 2 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Kuwait International Airport (KWI), ICAO OKKK. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Kuwait?
The busiest airport in Kuwait is Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City.
How many airports does Kuwait have?
Kuwait has 2 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 2 of which have a full page here.