Airport code
WIL — Nairobi Wilson Airport
WIL is the IATA code for Nairobi Wilson Airport, an airport serving Nairobi, Kenya. Its ICAO code is HKNW, and it operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at -1.3217, 36.8148 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5536 ft (1687 m).
Overview
About Nairobi Wilson Airport
Wilson Airport is an airport in Nairobi, Kenya. It has flights to many regional airports in Kenya while Nairobi's main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, serves domestic and many international destinations.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | WIL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HKNW |
| Airport name | Nairobi Wilson Airport |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | -1.3217 |
| Longitude | 36.8148 |
| Elevation | 5536 ft (1687 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 5,052 ft (1,540 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Nairobi Wilson Airport?
The IATA code for Nairobi Wilson Airport is WIL.
What is the ICAO code for Nairobi Wilson Airport?
The ICAO code for Nairobi Wilson Airport is HKNW.
Where is WIL airport located?
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What time zone is WIL in?
Nairobi Wilson Airport operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to WIL?
The nearest airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, about 13 km away.
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