Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK)

Nairobi, Kenya · Africa

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

HKJK

IATA

NBO

City

Nairobi

Country

Kenya

Region

Africa

Elevation

5,330 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

-1.3192, 36.9278

Overview

East African hub and Kenya Airways base at high elevation. Equatorial high-altitude operations.

Current Weather at HKJK

Pilots flying into or out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR HKJK 080800Z 16006KT 080V190 9999 SCT022 22/13 Q1027 NOSIG

Wind 160° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 16

Current TAF

TAF HKJK 080500Z 0806/0912 18005KT 9999 BKN020 BECMG 0808/0811 09010KT SCT025 BECMG 0818/0821 VRB03KT BKN018 BECMG 0908/0911 10010KT SCT025

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for HKJK. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for HKJK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Nairobi. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like HKJK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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