Wajir Airport (HKWJ)
Medium airport · Wajir, Wajir County, Kenya
Airport data
| Name | Wajir Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HKWJ |
| IATA | WJR |
| Elevation | 770 ft (235 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°43'60" E 40°5'30" 1.73324, 40.09160 |
| Location | Wajir, Wajir County, Kenya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,193 ft (2802 m) | 104 ft | ASP | No |
Wajir Airport at a glance
Wajir Airport is a medium airport in Wajir, Wajir County, Kenya, known to airline systems as WJR. The field elevation of 770 ft (235 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HKWJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 9,193 ft (2802 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HKWJ 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 Wajir Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mandera Airport | HKMA | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Bura East Airport | HKBR | 315 km (170 NM) |
| Isiolo Airport | HKIS | 318 km (172 NM) |
| Kismayo Airport | HCMK | 353 km (191 NM) |
| Laikipia Air Base | HKNY | 390 km (211 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wajir Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 770 ft field elevation of Wajir Airport 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 24 airports and airfields we list for Kenya — 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 Wajir Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wajir Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wajir Airport is HKWJ, and its IATA code is WJR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wajir Airport above sea level?
Wajir Airport sits at an elevation of 770 feet (235 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wajir Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.7332, 40.0916 — in Wajir, Wajir County, Kenya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mandera Airport, about 313 km away.
Does HKWJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HKWJ 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 Wajir Airport?
Wajir Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,193 ft (2802 m) with a ASP surface.