Medium airport · Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia
Diego Garcia () is a coral atoll in the central Indian Ocean, the largest and southernmost of the atolls of the Chagos Archipelago. Its IATA code is NKW. It has 1 runway, longest 12,003 ft (CON). Elevation 9 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NKW |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 12,003 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.3133° S, 72.4111° E |
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What Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia is known for
Diego Garcia () is a coral atoll in the central Indian Ocean, the largest and southernmost of the atolls of the Chagos Archipelago.
History
An American naval communications station built from 1971 was expanded under the Diego Garcia Agreement 1976 into a naval support facility, which has since been used for operations in the Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan; in 2008 the British government acknowledged that the island had been used for two American extraordinary rendition flights in 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia?
Diego Garcia () is a coral atoll in the central Indian Ocean, the largest and southernmost of the atolls of the Chagos Archipelago.
What is the airport code for Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia?
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia — its IATA code is NKW.
Where is Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia located?
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia serves Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. Its coordinates are 7.3133° S, 72.4111° E.
What is the history of Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia?
An American naval communications station built from 1971 was expanded under the Diego Garcia Agreement 1976 into a naval support facility, which has since been used for operations in the Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan; in 2008 the British government acknowledged that the island had been used for two American extraordinary rendition flights in 2002.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2880
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Garcia
Page last updated 13 November 2026.