Airports / Kenya / WJR
Wajir Airport.
Wajir, Kenya · 770 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
770
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
190 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kismayo Airport (KMU).
Overview
Located in Wajir, Kenya, Wajir Airport (HKWJ / WJR) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 770 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list WJR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kismayo Airport (KMU, 190 nm), Laikipia Air Base (HKNY, 211 nm), and Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK, 212 nm). The field has a single 9,193-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from WJR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from WJR to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HKWJ
IATA
WJR
FAA / Local
HKWJ
Elevation
770 ft
Coordinates
1.7332° N · 40.0916° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Kenya fields
state range 20–6,941 ft
At 770 ft, WJR sits lower than 71% of the 17 Kenya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,193 ft
- 15/339,193 ft × 104 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,193 ft
WJR's 9,193 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 190nmKMUKismayo AirportKismayo
- 211nmHKNYLaikipia Air BaseNanyuki
- 212nmNYKNanyuki Civil AirportGathiuru
- 233nmKWYKiwayu AirportKiwayu
- 244nmLAUManda AirportLamu
- 264nmNBOJomo Kenyatta International AirportNairobi
Location
Open the full mapHKWJ · Wajir Airport · Wajir, Kenya
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WJR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,267 nm | 14h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,414 nm | 15h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,599 nm | 15h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,954 nm | 16h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,960 nm | 16h 35m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,979 nm | 16h 38m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 7,001 nm | 16h 41m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,069 nm | 16h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WJR?
- Wajir Airport's longest paved runway is 9,193 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at WJR?
- Wajir Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,193 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to WJR?
- The closest alternate is Kismayo Airport (KMU), about 190 nm away, followed by Laikipia Air Base (HKNY) at 211 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WJR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 58m (6,267 nm), New York about 15h 19m (6,414 nm), Washington DC about 15h 45m (6,599 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.