Large airport · Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport
As of 2025 it is the 12th busiest airport in the Middle East. Its IATA code is KWI. Its ICAO code is OKKK. It has 3 runways, longest 15,026 ft (ASP). Elevation 206 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KWI |
| ICAO code | OKKK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 15,026 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 206 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 29.2245° N, 47.9698° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kuwait International Airport is known for
As of 2025 it is the 12th busiest airport in the Middle East.
History
As of 2025 it is the 12th busiest airport in the Middle East.
Official website: https://www.kuwaitairport.gov.kw/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Kuwait International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Grand Mosque of Kuwait · Kuwait · 10.0 miles away
- Al Shaheed Park · Kuwait · 10.2 miles away
- Seif Palace · Kuwait · 10.8 miles away
- Kuwait Towers · Kuwait · 11.6 miles away
- Failaka Island · Kuwait · 26.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
22.7 miles awayAbadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport
80.5 miles awayBasra International Airport
93.4 miles awayMahshahr Airport
116.1 miles awayQaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport
127.4 miles awayMore airports in Kuwait
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kuwait International Airport?
As of 2025 it is the 12th busiest airport in the Middle East.
What is the airport code for Kuwait International Airport?
Kuwait International Airport — its IATA code is KWI and its ICAO code is OKKK.
Where is Kuwait International Airport located?
Kuwait International Airport serves Kuwait City, Kuwait. Its coordinates are 29.2245° N, 47.9698° E.
What is the history of Kuwait International Airport?
As of 2025 it is the 12th busiest airport in the Middle East.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5220
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.