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HKNW

Nairobi Wilson Airport · Nairobi

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,536 ft / 1,687 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (WILSON TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nairobi Wilson Airport (HKNW), located in Nairobi, Kenya. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 5,536 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Nairobi Wilson Airport
ICAO / IATA
HKNW / WIL
Municipality
Nairobi
Country
Region
KE-110 — Nairobi Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
5,536 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,052 ft / 1,540 m
Runway Width: 76 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 134° / 314°
RWY 14 (134°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (314°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,798 ft / 1,462 m
Runway Width: 72 ft / 22 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 70° / 250°
RWY 07 (70°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (250°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR WILSON TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HKRE
Moi Air Base
7 km / 4 nm
HKJKILS
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
13 km / 7 nm
HKNL
Nanyuki Airport
142 km / 77 nm
HKNY
Laikipia Air Base
152 km / 82 nm
HKAM
Amboseli Airport
155 km / 84 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026