WIL
Nairobi Wilson Airport
Nairobi · KenyaICAO HKNW
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is an airport serving Nairobi, Kenya, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 1° 19' 18.2" S, 36° 48' 53.3" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,536 feet (1,687 meters) above sea level. With 10 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Nairobi (GMT+3).
Destinations
10
Airlines
1
Elevation ft
5,536/ 1,687m
Africa/Nairobi
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
WIL
ICAO Code
HKNW
City
Nairobi
Country
Kenya
Elevation
5,536 ft
Local Time
07:27 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-1.3217°
Longitude:36.8148°
Popular Routes from WIL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAU | Lamu, Kenya | 290 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 119 kg | View |
| MRE | Masai Mara, Kenya | 125 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 51 kg | View |
| UKA | Ukunda, Kenya | 279 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 114 kg | View |
| JRO | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | 146 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 60 kg | View |
| NYK | Nanyuki, Kenya | 88 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 36 kg | View |
| UAS | Samburu South, Kenya | 137 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 56 kg | View |
| ASV | Amboseli National Park, Kenya | 96 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 39 kg | View |
| KTL | Kitale, Kenya | 203 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 83 kg | View |
| LKG | Lokichoggio, Kenya | 416 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 171 kg | View |
| WJR | Wajir, Kenya | 309 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 127 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at WIL
1 active airline serving Nairobi Wilson Airport.
Flightline
B5United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Nairobi Wilson Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Nairobi | Kenya | 13 km |
| Nanyuki Airport | NYK | Nanyuki | Kenya | 142 km |
| Amboseli Airport | ASV | Amboseli National Park | Kenya | 154 km |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Masai Mara | Kenya | 201 km |
| Arusha Airport | ARK | Arusha | Tanzania | 227 km |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | Kilimanjaro | Tanzania | 235 km |
| Buffalo Spring | UAS | Samburu South | Kenya | 220 km |
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Eldoret | Kenya | 259 km |
Other Airports in Kenya
Amboseli Airport
ASVAmboseli National Park
Eldoret International Airport
EDLEldoret
Kisumu Airport
KISKisumu
Kitale Airport
KTLKitale
Manda Airstrip
LAULamu
Lodwar Airport
LOKLodwar
Lokichoggio Airport
LKGLokichoggio
Malindi Airport
MYDMalindi
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
MREMasai Mara
Mombasa Moi International Airport
MBAMombasa
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
NBONairobi
Nanyuki Airport
NYKNanyuki
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 1° 19' 18.2" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 36° 48' 53.3" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -1.321720
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 36.814800
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,536 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,687 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Nairobi Wilson Airport?
The IATA code for Nairobi Wilson Airport is WIL, and its ICAO code is HKNW. The airport is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
How many destinations can you fly to from WIL?
There are 10 direct destinations available from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya.
What airlines fly from WIL?
There are 1 airlines operating from WIL, including Flightline.
What timezone is Nairobi Wilson Airport in?
Nairobi Wilson Airport is in the Africa/Nairobi timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Nairobi Wilson Airport?
Nairobi Wilson Airport sits at an elevation of 5,536 feet (1,687 meters) above sea level.
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