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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).

Destinations
4
Airlines
1
Elevation ft
770/ 235m
Africa/Nairobi
GMT+3
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Airport Details

IATA Code
WJR
ICAO Code
HKWJ
City
Wajir
Country
Kenya
Elevation
770 ft
Local Time
07:31 PM (GMT+3)

Coordinates

Latitude:1.7332°
Longitude:40.0916°

Popular Routes from WJR

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
NBONairobi, Kenya303 mi1h 4mshort-haul124 kgView
HGAHargeisa, Somalia601 mi1h 38mshort-haul247 kgView
MGQMogadishu, Somalia361 mi1h 11mshort-haul148 kgView
WILNairobi, Kenya309 mi1h 5mshort-haul127 kgView

Airlines Operating at WJR

1 active airline serving Wajir Airport.

Flightline
B5United Kingdom

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 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.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Buffalo SpringUASSamburu SouthKenya314 km
Manda AirstripLAULamuKenya450 km
Nanyuki AirportNYKNanyukiKenya393 km
Malindi AirportMYDMalindiKenya549 km
Lodwar AirportLOKLodwarKenya522 km
Eldoret International AirportEDLEldoretKenya560 km
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBONairobiKenya488 km
Nairobi Wilson AirportWILNairobiKenya497 km

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Wajir Airport?
The IATA code for Wajir Airport is WJR, and its ICAO code is HKWJ. The airport is located in Wajir, Kenya.
How many destinations can you fly to from WJR?
There are 4 direct destinations available from Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya.
What airlines fly from WJR?
There are 1 airlines operating from WJR, including Flightline.
What timezone is Wajir Airport in?
Wajir Airport is in the Africa/Nairobi timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Wajir Airport?
Wajir Airport sits at an elevation of 770 feet (235 meters) above sea level.

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