Wilson Airport – WIL Airport

Wilson Airport is a public civilian airport that serves the city of Nairobi, Kenya. It is located 2.5 miles south of the city’s business district. A lot of people are more familiar with the international airport of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, but the WIL airport has flights to many regional destinations in Kenya. Four airlines offer flights to and from Wilson Airport, including Safarilink, Airkenya Express, Silverstone Air, and Fly Tristar. Destinations include places all across the country of Kenya. While domestic and international traffic are conducted in the airport, most of its usage is by general aviation traffic.

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Sitting 5,546 feet above mean sea level, Wilson Airport has two asphalt runways that measure at 4,798 feet and 5,052 feet long. It remains a popular airport among the citizens of Kenya, especially among business travelers who prefer it less crowded and more reliable flight services. The average take-offs and landings at Wilson Airport are around 120,000 every year. WIL is also frequently used for flight training. Pangani, Nairobi and Nairobi West are some of the cities surrounding the airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

With Wilson Airport being at the heart of Nairobi, a lot of hotel choices are also available nearby, including the West Breeze Hotel, the cozy Weston Hotel, and the 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill. All three hotels are accessible just around 1 mile from the airport.

Wilson Airport is one of two airports in Nairobi with the other one being Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Other potential alternate airports in the country include Nanyuki Airport in Nanyuki, Kenya and Amboseli Airport in Amboseli, Kenya.