Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

HKJK / NBO

Nairobi, KE

Last Updated
Mar 7, 01:00Z

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Weather Source: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
7 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKJK 070100Z 27007KT 9999 -RA BKN018 OVC080 16/15 Q1020 OSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,330 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,130 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,330 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
842 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,330 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,128 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,527 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HKJK 062300Z 0700/0806 22005KT 9999 -RA BKN015 BKN080 BECMG 0706/0709 09010KT NSW BKN026 TEMPO 0713/0717 -TSRA FEW018CB BKN019 BKN080 BECMG 0720/0723 22005KT -RA BKN018 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Rain
06:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR 90° 10 kt
Ceiling: 2,600 ft
13:00Z TEMPO
+9h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,900 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KJK
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
13,507 ft 148 ft ASP 54°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HKJK

4,556 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.6%
MVFR
40%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 99 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 31°C with an average of 20.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 99 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
43.4%
E
26.8%
SE
4.3%
S
3.3%
SW
4.4%
W
2.2%
NW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.6°C
Range: 10°C to 31°C
10°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,556 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKJK
IATA Code: NBO
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,330 ft MSL

Location

City: Nairobi
Country: KE
Latitude: -1.319240°
Longitude: 36.927799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 13,507 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Overview

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Kenya, located in Nairobi at an elevation of 5,330 feet mean sea level. As a large airport situated near the capital city, it handles significant commercial and cargo traffic for East Africa. The airport's strategic location and substantial runway infrastructure make it a critical aviation hub in the region.

Flying Conditions

Nairobi's high-altitude location at 5,330 feet MSL presents unique atmospheric conditions for pilots, with thinner air that impacts aircraft performance and lift characteristics. The airport's elevation requires careful calculation of takeoff and landing parameters, particularly for heavily loaded aircraft. Temperature variations and potential wind shifts can significantly influence aircraft operations at this elevation.

Notable Features

The single long runway (06/24) measures 13,507 feet in length, constructed with asphalt pavement, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Its significant length compensates for the high-altitude environment, allowing complex aircraft to operate effectively. The airport's geographical positioning near Nairobi creates potential terrain and wind interactions that pilots should carefully assess during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers a long, well-maintained surface suitable for diverse aircraft operations. Pilots should anticipate potential performance challenges related to the 5,330-foot elevation, particularly during hot conditions or with maximum gross weight configurations. Wind direction and runway orientation should be carefully evaluated during pre-flight planning to optimize approach and departure strategies.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.