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Kuwait City Kuwait Airport (OKKK / KWI)

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OKKK airport at a glance

ICAO code
OKKK
IATA code
KWI
City
Kuwait City
Country
Kuwait
Elevation
206 ft (63 m)
Time zone
Asia/Kuwait (UTC+3)
Coordinates
29.2266° N, 47.9689° E
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Weather & airport info OKKK

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 15:00 UTC
Wind
5 kt (9 km/h) from north-northeast (30°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
no significant clouds
Temperature
31 °C (dew point 14 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,015 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR OKKK 031500Z 03005KT CAVOK 31/14 Q1015 NOSIG

Airport

Elevation
206 ft (63 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:02 / 17:01 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
16/344,580 m (15,026 ft)asphaltyes
15L/33R3,500 m (11,483 ft)asphaltyes
15R/33L3,400 m (11,155 ft)concreteyes

Radio frequencies

  • Approach: 121.3
  • ATIS: 126.225
  • Ground: 121.7
  • Tower: 118.3

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map OKKK

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: TWY Q1

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for OKKK(8)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • ClosedRunway: closedA0473/26· from 05 Nov, 12:00 UTC · until 08 Nov, 12:00 UTC

    Runway 34 / 16 closed due to maintenance.

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    RWY 34 / 16 CLSD DUE TO MAINT.

    A0473/26 NOTAMN
 Q)OKAC/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2914N04759E005
 A)OKKK B)2611051200 C)2611081200
 E)RWY 34 / 16  CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
  • ClosedTaxiway: closedA0468/26· until 30 Nov, 12:00 UTC

    Taxiway Q1 to L5 is closed due to maintenance.

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    TWY Q1 - L5 CLSD DUE TO MAINT.

    A0468/26 NOTAMN
 Q)OKAC/QMXLC/IV/M/A/000/999/2914N04759E005
 A)OKKK B)2610310300 C)2611301200
 E)TWY Q1 - L5 CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
  • Out of serviceWind indicator: unserviceableA0467/26· until 30 Nov, 20:00 UTC

    The LLWAS (Low Level Wind Shear Alert System) is not available. All arriving aircraft must exercise caution due to possible wind shear during final approach and landing.

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    LLWAS IS NOT AVAILABLE ALL ARRIVING AIRCRAFT SHALL EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO POSSIBLE WIND SHEAR DURING FINAL APPROACH AND LANDING .

    A0467/26 NOTAMN
 Q)OKAC/QFWAS/V/M/A/000/999/2914N04759E005
 A)OKKK B)2610290700 C)2611302000
 E)LLWAS IS NOT AVAILABLE
 ALL ARRIVING AIRCRAFT SHALL EXERCISE
  CAUTION DUE TO POSSIBLE WIND SHEAR DURING FINAL APPROACH AND LANDING
 .
  • ClosedAircraft stand: closedA0419/26· until 06 Nov, 17:00 UTC

    Gate 3 is closed due to maintenance, meaning aircraft cannot use this gate.

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    GATE ( 3 ) CLSD DUE TO MAINT .

    A0419/26 NOTAMN
 Q)OKAC/QMPLC/IV/BO/A/000/999/2914N04759E005
 A)OKKK B)2610061710 C)2611061700
 E)GATE ( 3 ) CLSD DUE TO MAINT .
  • NoticeATISA0466/26· until 30 Dec, 20:00 UTC

    The Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is unserviceable. All aircraft must contact Air Traffic Control for weather and aerodrome information.

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    ATIS UNSERVICBLE ALL AIRCRAFT SHALL CONTACT ATC FOR WEATHER AND AERODROME INFORMATION .

    A0466/26 NOTAMN
 Q)OKAC/QSAXX/I/BO/A/000/999/2914N04759E005
 A)OKKK B)2610290700 C)2612302000
 E)ATIS UNSERVICBLE
 ALL AIRCRAFT SHALL CONTACT ATC
 FOR WEATHER AND AERODROME INFORMATION .
  • NoticeObstacle: erectedA0464/26· until 28 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    A temporary tower crane (T1) is an obstacle near the airport; its top is 86 meters above sea level, 40 meters above ground. It is located 840 meters from runway 15R, bearing 90 degrees.

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    TEMPO OBSTACLE TOWER CRANE ( T1 ) ERECTED AS FLW COORD : 29 14 26.76N 047 58 17.56E 29 14 25.07N 047 58 13.46E HEIGHT : AGL 40M ( 131FT ) AMSL 86M ( 281FT ) DIST : FROM RWY 15R (840M ) BRG 90 DEG .

    A0464/26 NOTAMR A0334/26
 Q)OKAC/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/003/2914N04758E003
 A)OKKK B)2610260755 C)2611282359
 E)TEMPO OBSTACLE TOWER CRANE ( T1 ) ERECTED AS FLW COORD :

 29  14  26.76N      047  58  17.56E

 29  14  25.07N      047  58  13.46E

 HEIGHT : AGL 40M ( 131FT )   AMSL 86M ( 281FT )
 DIST :  FROM RWY 15R (840M ) BRG 90 DEG .
 F)GND G)281FT AMSL
  • NoticeObstacle: erectedA0456/26· until 20 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    There are high voltage towers at Bubiyan Bridge, posing a vertical flight alert. Their top is 220 meters above sea level, 213 meters above ground, and they are located 55582 meters from runway 15R.

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    VERTICAL FLIGHT ALERT HIGHT VOLTAGE TOWERS BUBIYAN BRIDGE . THE COORD OF THE AREA SQUARE : 29 43 49.27N 048 07 28.03E 29 43 14.36N 048 07 28.97E 29 43 06.62N 048 06 06.86E 29 43 44.73N 048 06 09.64E HIGHT : 213 M ( 700FT ) AGL , 220 M ( 720FT ) AMSL DIST : ( 56 KM) 55582 M FROM THE RWY 15R BRG 14 DEG MAG .

    A0456/26 NOTAMR A0333/26
 Q)OKAC/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/008/2943N04807E002
 A)OKKK B)2610201006 C)2611202359
 E)VERTICAL FLIGHT ALERT HIGHT VOLTAGE TOWERS BUBIYAN BRIDGE .

 THE COORD OF THE AREA SQUARE  :
 29  43  49.27N     048  07  28.03E
 29  43  14.36N     048  07  28.97E
 29  43  06.62N     048  06  06.86E
 29  43  44.73N     048  06  09.64E

 HIGHT : 213 M ( 700FT ) AGL   ,  220 M ( 720FT ) AMSL
 DIST : ( 56 KM) 55582 M FROM THE RWY 15R BRG 14 DEG MAG .
 F)GND G)720FT AMSL
  • NoticeInstrument approach procedure: changedA0395/26· permanent

    See AIRAC AIP SUP 04/26 WEF 01 Oct 2026 PAGE aerodrome2.OKKK-65 (ILS (instrument landing system) runway 16) WAYPOINT COORDINATES EMEBA to be READ as: 29 02 13.00N 047 57 21.00E INSTEAD of 29 02 13.00N 047 56 21.00E.

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    REF AIRAC AIP SUP 04/26 WEF 01 OCT 2026 PAGE AD2.OKKK-65 (ILS RWY 16) WAYPOINT COORDINATES EMEBA TO BE READ AS : 29 02 13.00N 047 57 21.00E INSTEAD OF 29 02 13.00N 047 56 21.00E .

    A0395/26 NOTAMN
 Q)OKAC/QPICH/I/NBO/A/000/999/2914N04759E005
 A)OKKK B)2610010001 C)PERM
 E)REF AIRAC AIP SUP  04/26 WEF 01 OCT 2026

 PAGE AD2.OKKK-65 (ILS RWY 16)

 WAYPOINT COORDINATES EMEBA TO BE READ AS :
 29  02  13.00N    047  57  21.00E
 INSTEAD OF
 29  02  13.00N    047  56  21.00E  .

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Kuwait International Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
72
Departures
57
Different jets
48

Most frequent origins: Al Maktoum International Airport (16), Dubai International Airport (5), Al Bateen Executive Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: Al Maktoum International Airport (13), Al Bateen Executive Airport (7), Doha International Airport (4), Bahrain International Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Embraer Legacy 600/650 (41), Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (20), Gulfstream G650 (15), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (11), Dassault Falcon 7X (7).

Tuesday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Empty legs from OKKK

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About the airport

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OKKK airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Kuwait City airport (OKKK) today?

There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Kuwait City (OKKK). Affected: Taxiway: closed; Aircraft stand: closed; Wind indicator: unserviceable. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Kuwait City airport (OKKK)?

According to the latest weather report for OKKK (METAR, 03 Nov, 15:00 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 5 kt (9 km/h) from north-northeast (30°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 31 °C (dew point 14 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Kuwait City airport (OKKK)?

Kuwait City (OKKK) has 3 runways: runway 16/34 with 4,580 m (15,026 ft), asphalt, runway 15L/33R with 3,500 m (11,483 ft), asphalt and runway 15R/33L with 3,400 m (11,155 ft), concrete. The longest is 4,580 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Kuwait City airport (OKKK)?

Frequencies at OKKK: Tower 118.3 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 126.225 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Kuwait International Airport?

The ICAO code is OKKK and the IATA code is KWI. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of OKKK airport?

Kuwait International Airport sits at 206 ft (63 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Asia/Kuwait.

Can I fly to OKKK by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Kuwait International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to OKKK?

There are currently 8 empty legs departing from and 5 arriving at Kuwait International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.