Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
HKJK / NBO
Runways, frequencies and reference data for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- HKJK
- IATA
- NBO
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Reference point
- 1°19'09.3"S 36°55'40.0"E
- Elevation
- 5,330 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.0° E
- Hours
- MON-FRI 0500-1400 UTC
- Runways
- 1
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,117 m (13,507 ft) | 45 m | BITUMEN | 06 054° T24 234° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 121.3 MHz | — |
| — | — | 128.7 MHz | — |
| — | — | 125.3 MHz | — |
| ATIS | — | 126.2 MHz | — |
| APP | — | 122.3 MHz | — |
| APP | — | 124.1 MHz | — |
| TWR | Nairobi TWR | 118.7 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | MON-FRI 0500-1400 UTC |
| Customs and immigration | H24 |
| Health and sanitation | H24 |
| AIS briefing office | H24 |
| ATS reporting office (ARO) | H24 |
| MET briefing office | H24 |
| ATS | H24 |
| Fuelling | H24 |
| Handling | H24 |
| Security | H24 |
Everything else about HKJK is in the app
- Official charts where the AIP publishes them
- Full AIP AD 2 text for HKJK: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at HKJK: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
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Frequently asked
How many runways does Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK) have?
HKJK has 1 runway: 06/24. The longest, 06/24, 4,117 m (13,507 ft).
What is the elevation of HKJK?
The aerodrome elevation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 5,330 ft.
What is the tower frequency at HKJK?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport tower (Nairobi TWR) is on 118.7 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the HKJK airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable HKJK airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.