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HKJK
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (Nairobi Tower)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 13,507 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK), located in Nairobi, Kenya. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,330 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HKJK / NBO
Municipality
Nairobi
Country
Region
KE-110 — Nairobi Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
5,330 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,507 ft / 4,117 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 54° / 234°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 54° / 234°
RWY 06 (54°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: IJK | CRS: 58°
RWY 24 (234°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
122.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.20 MHz
RMP APRON CTL
121.60 MHz
TWR Nairobi Tower
118.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026