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Airports / Kuwait / KWI
Large airport · KWI
Kuwait International Airport.
Kuwait City, Kuwait · 206 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
19,056 ratings
1
Operators based
206
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kuwait City, KuwaitELEV 206 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
19,056
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
206
Field elevation
feet above sea level
20
Nearest alternate
nm to XIJ
Field standing
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait International Airport (OKKK / KWI) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 206 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, KWI is a home base: National Legacy operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ, 20 nm), Ali Al Salem Air Base (OKAS, 25 nm), and Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD, 70 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 15,026-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KWI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as OKBK and Al Mubarak Air Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KWI to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Had a great experience at kuwait international airport terminal 4 .The terminal 4 was incredibly clean and modern.”
jaymin parmar5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
OKKK
IATA
KWI
FAA / Local
OKKK
Elevation
206 ft
Coordinates
29.2245° N · 47.9698° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 15,026 ft
- 16/3415,026 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15L/33R11,483 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15R/33L11,155 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 15,026 ft
KWI's 15,026 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 20nmXIJAhmed Al Jaber Air BaseAhmed Al Jaber AB
- 25nmOKASAli Al Salem Air BaseAl Damaikhi
- 70nmABDAbadan Ayatollah Jami International AirportAbadan
- 77nmOERMRas Mishab AirportAl Mishab
- 81nmBSRBasra International AirportBasra
- 92nmOETNRas Tanajib AirportAs Saffaniyah
Location
Open the full mapOKKK · Kuwait International Airport · Kuwait City, Kuwait
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KWI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,309 nm | 12h 45m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,352 nm | 12h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,510 nm | 13h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,702 nm | 13h 40m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,884 nm | 14h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,123 nm | 14h 38m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,174 nm | 14h 45m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,280 nm | 15h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KWI?
- Kuwait International Airport's longest paved runway is 15,026 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 KWI?
- Kuwait International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 15,026 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at KWI?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Kuwait International Airport as a home base, including National Legacy. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to KWI?
- The closest alternate is Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ), about 20 nm away, followed by Ali Al Salem Air Base (OKAS) at 25 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KWI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 45m (5,309 nm), Boston about 12h 51m (5,352 nm), New York about 13h 13m (5,510 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.