Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia (FJDG)
Medium airport · Diego Garcia, (unassigned), British Indian Ocean Territory
Airport data
| Name | Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FJDG |
| IATA | NKW |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°18'48" E 72°24'40" -7.31327, 72.41110 |
| Location | Diego Garcia, (unassigned), British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 12,003 ft (3659 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia at a glance
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia is a medium airport in Diego Garcia, (unassigned), British Indian Ocean Territory, known to airline systems as NKW. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FJDG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 12,003 ft (3659 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FJDG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gan International Airport | VRMG | 741 km (400 NM) |
| Kaadedhdhoo Airport | VRMT | 870 km (470 NM) |
| Kadhdhoo Airport | VRMK | 1027 km (555 NM) |
| Villa International Airport Maamigili | VRMV | 1200 km (648 NM) |
| Velana International Airport | VRMM | 1285 km (694 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 1 airports and airfields we list for British Indian Ocean Territory — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia
What is the ICAO code of Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia?
The ICAO identifier of Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia is FJDG, and its IATA code is NKW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia above sea level?
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia located?
The airport lies at -7.3133, 72.4111 — in Diego Garcia, (unassigned), British Indian Ocean Territory, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gan International Airport, about 741 km away.
Does FJDG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FJDG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia?
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 12,003 ft (3659 m) with a CON surface.