Kuwait International Airport (OKKK)
Large airport · Kuwait City, Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait
Airport data
| Name | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OKKK |
| IATA | KWI |
| Elevation | 206 ft (63 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°13'28" E 47°58'11" 29.22449, 47.96981 |
| Location | Kuwait City, Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16/34 | 15,026 ft (4580 m) | 197 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Kuwait International Airport at a glance
Kuwait International Airport is a large airport in Kuwait City, Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait, known to airline systems as KWI. The field elevation of 206 ft (63 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OKKK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 15,026 ft (4580 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OKKK 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 Kuwait International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base | OKAJ | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Ali Al Salem Air Base | OKAS | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport | OIAA | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Ras Mishab Airport | OERM | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Basra International Airport | ORMM | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kuwait International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 206 ft field elevation of Kuwait International 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 3 airports and airfields we list for Kuwait — 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 Kuwait International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kuwait International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kuwait International Airport is OKKK, and its IATA code is KWI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kuwait International Airport above sea level?
Kuwait International Airport sits at an elevation of 206 feet (63 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kuwait International Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.2245, 47.9698 — in Kuwait City, Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, about 37 km away.
Does OKKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OKKK 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 Kuwait International Airport?
Kuwait International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 15,026 ft (4580 m) with a ASPH surface.