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HKJK

NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
06/2413,507 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK), Kenya. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 5,330 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HKJK / NBO
Municipality
Nairobi
Country
Region
KE-110
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 13,507 ft / 4,117 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 54° / 234°
RWY 06
109.90 MHz
ID: IJK | CRS: 58°
RWY 24
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP APP
122.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.20 MHz
RMP APRON CTL
121.60 MHz
TWR Nairobi Tower
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

HKRE
Moi Air Base
9 km
HKNW
Nairobi Wilson Airport
13 km
HKNL
Nanyuki Airport
140 km
HKNY
Laikipia Air Base
151 km
HKAM
Amboseli Airport
152 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified