Wajir Airport
Wajir · KenyaICAO HKWJ
Wajir Airport (WJR) is an airport serving Wajir, Kenya, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 1° 43' 59.7" N, 40° 5' 29.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 770 feet (235 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Nairobi (GMT+3).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at WJR
1 active airline serving Wajir Airport.
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 Wajir Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Spring | UAS | Samburu South | Kenya | 314 km |
| Manda Airstrip | LAU | Lamu | Kenya | 450 km |
| Nanyuki Airport | NYK | Nanyuki | Kenya | 393 km |
| Malindi Airport | MYD | Malindi | Kenya | 549 km |
| Lodwar Airport | LOK | Lodwar | Kenya | 522 km |
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Eldoret | Kenya | 560 km |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Nairobi | Kenya | 488 km |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Nairobi | Kenya | 497 km |
Other Airports in Kenya
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 1° 43' 59.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 40° 5' 29.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 1.733240
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 40.091599
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 770 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 235 m
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