Large airport · Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is an international airport serving Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya. Its IATA code is NBO. Its ICAO code is HKJK. It has 1 runway, longest 13,507 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,330 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NBO |
| ICAO code | HKJK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 13,507 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,330 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 1.3189° S, 36.9282° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is known for
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is an international airport serving Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya.
History
The airport served over 9 million passengers and over 364,000 tonnes of cargo in 2024, making it the sixth busiest airport in passenger traffic in Africa.
Official website: https://www.kenyaairports.com/jkia/IndexJkia.php — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
The main entrance to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is on Airport South Road, which can be accessed by an exit from the A109 highway (Mombasa Road). The new 2022 expressway can connect travellers to the airport with no turns or traffic from the city. Passengers can also travel to and from the airport via city Bus Route Number 34. On 7 December 2020, a rail link to central Nairobi went into operation.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Nairobi National Park · Kenya · 6.1 miles away
- Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park · Kenya · 27.5 miles away
- Mount Longonot National Park · Kenya · 42.9 miles away
- Aberdare National Park · Kenya · 66.8 miles away
- Mount Kenya National Park · Kenya · 87.3 miles away
- Amboseli National Park · Kenya · 94.6 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is an international airport serving Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya.
What is the airport code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — its IATA code is NBO and its ICAO code is HKJK.
Where is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport located?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport serves Nairobi, Kenya. Its coordinates are 1.3189° S, 36.9282° E.
How do I get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The main entrance to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is on Airport South Road, which can be accessed by an exit from the A109 highway (Mombasa Road). The new 2022 expressway can connect travellers to the airport with no turns or traffic from the city.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3206
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jomo_Kenyatta_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.