NBO - Nairobi 🇰🇪

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Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (ICAO: HKJK / IATA: NBO)

Location (City, Country)
Nairobi, Kenya

Airport Type & Size
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Eastern and Central Africa. It operates as a major international gateway and a vital domestic hub. The airport features a single runway (06/24) that is 4,117 meters long, which is capable of handling all aircraft types, including the Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A380 . It handles over 7 million passengers annually and is a crucial node for both passenger and cargo traffic to the region.

Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
NBO serves as the primary aviation gateway to East Africa and is the hub for Kenya Airways.Its strategic role connects the African continent to global destinations, creating a dynamic mix of long-haul intercontinental flights, regional connectors, and significant cargo operations. Managing NBO involves coordinating a high frequency of flights with a diverse fleet, from wide-body jets to smaller regional aircraft. The challenge of operating a major hub with a single runway demands efficient traffic sequencing and would provide a engaging and unique gameplay experience focused on optimizing limited infrastructure.

Major Airlines & Routes
· Kenya Airways, Jambojet, African Express Airways – High-frequency domestic and regional routes to Mombasa, Kisumu, as well as other African capitals like Addis Ababa, Entebbe, and Johannesburg.

· International carriers: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines – Long-haul routes to major hubs such as Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam, and Addis Ababa.

· Cargo airlines: The airport is a key hub for cargo, particularly for perishable goods like flowers and fresh produce exported from Kenya.

Unique Features or Challenges
·Single Runway Operation: The entire airport’s operations depend on its single 4,117-meter runway. This presents a core challenge of managing high traffic density, requiring precise scheduling and efficient takeoff/landing sequences to avoid delays.

·Cargo Hub Significance: A critical hub for perishable cargo, especially flowers and fresh produce, requiring efficient cold-chain logistics and integration with passenger flight schedules.

·Seasonal Tourism Peaks: Experiences high traffic during safari seasons, necessitating optimized terminal and gate management to handle passenger surges.

·Regional Connectivity Hub: Serves as a central node for flights across East Africa, featuring a diverse mix of aircraft from large international jets to smaller regional turboprops.

·Future Expansion: The airport has undergone terminal upgrades to increase capacity, reflecting its growing importance.

· Runway Detail

06/24 → 4,117m / 13,507ft (4F)

Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Wikipedia

Disclaimer: this is unofficial and made for fun.

Made by - @Jonnie2604

Example of approximate connections theoretically possible between airports

· NBO → MCT - 1947nm - C/D/E/F

· NBO → CNN - 2438nm - C/D/E (Coming soon)

· NBO → BRI - 2775nm - C/D/E

· NBO → INN - 3209nm - C/D

· NBO → PRG - 3298nm - C/D/E/F

· NBO → LEJ - 3405nm - C/D/E/F

· NBO → LHR - 3692nm - C/D/E/F

· NBO → BKK - 3899nm - C/D/E/F

· NBO → HKG - 4716nm - D/E/F (Coming soon)

· NBO → GRU - 5006nm - D/E/F

· NBO → NGO - 5932nm - D/E/F

· NBO → SXM - 5997nm - D/E/F

· NBO → SCL - 6238nm - E/F

· NBO → SYD - 6548nm - E/F

· NBO → IAD - 6576nm - E/F

· NBO → MSY - 7340nm - E/F

· NBO → SAN - 8416nm - E