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OKKK

Kuwait International Airport · Kuwait City

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
206 ft / 63 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kuwait International Airport (OKKK), located in Kuwait City, Kuwait. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 206 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 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kuwait International Airport
ICAO / IATA
OKKK / KWI
Municipality
Kuwait City
Country
Region
KW-FA — Al Farwaniyah Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
206 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 15,026 ft / 4,580 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 155° / °
RWY 16 (155°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15L / 33R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,483 ft / 3,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 155° / 335°
RWY 15L (155°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IKW | CRS: 153°
RWY 33R (335°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-KWW | CRS: 333°
Runway 15R / 33L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,155 ft / 3,400 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 155° / 335°
RWY 15R (155°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-KWT | CRS: 153°
RWY 33L (335°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
121.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.22 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OKAJ
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
37 km / 20 nm
OKAS
Ali Al Salem Air Base
46 km / 25 nm
OIAA
Abadan Airport
129 km / 70 nm
OERM
Ras Mishab Airport
142 km / 77 nm
ORMMILS
Basra International Airport
150 km / 81 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026