Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) Information

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Where is Nairobi Wilson Airport?

Nairobi Wilson Airport (IATA: WIL, ICAO: HKNW) is located 5 km south of Nairobi, Kenya, next to Langata, South c and Kibera. This secondary Nairobi Airport has been in operation since 1933. WIL Airport serves both domestic and international traffic, and has an average traffic of around 120,000 landings and take offs annually. It is also referred to as WLN Airport.

Air Kenya and other small airlines use Wilson Airport for scheduled domestic passenger services, instead of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), the main airport in Nairobi. Missionary aviation operators AMREF, MAF and AIM AIR use Wilson Nairobi Airport as their African base. It is used also for flight training. The Nairobi Airport is controlled by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).

Other Items of Interest at Nairobi Wilson Airport

A notable feature at the Nairobi International Airport is the Uhuru Monument, marking the spot where Kenya was granted independence.

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Additional Nairobi Wilson Airport information may be found by visiting their official website below.

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Last Updated: 4 Jan 2025

By Roberta Westwood

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