Medium airport · Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi Wilson Airport
Nairobi Wilson Airport is a medium airport serving Nairobi, Kenya. Its IATA code is WIL. Its ICAO code is HKNW. It has 2 runways, longest 5,052 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,536 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
|---|---|
| IATA code | WIL |
| ICAO code | HKNW |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 5,052 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,536 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 1.3217° S, 36.8148° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Nairobi Wilson Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Nairobi National Park · Kenya · 4.7 miles away
- Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park · Kenya · 34.2 miles away
- Mount Longonot National Park · Kenya · 37.4 miles away
- Aberdare National Park · Kenya · 65.6 miles away
- Mount Kenya National Park · Kenya · 90.3 miles away
- Amboseli National Park · Kenya · 96.6 miles away
Airports nearby
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More airports in Kenya
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Nairobi Wilson Airport?
Nairobi Wilson Airport — its IATA code is WIL and its ICAO code is HKNW.
Where is Nairobi Wilson Airport located?
Nairobi Wilson Airport serves Nairobi, Kenya. Its coordinates are 1.3217° S, 36.8148° E.
How high is Nairobi Wilson Airport?
Nairobi Wilson Airport sits at 5,536 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3215
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.