Kuwait International Airport (KWI) | Airport Info, Live Radar & METAR

Airport Overview

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is a major international airport serving Kuwait City in KW. It is a key transport hub identified by the IATA code KWI and ICAO code OKBK. You can find details on flight connections, car rental, and public transport options below.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates 29.227, 47.969

Timezone Asia/Kuwait

Runways 2

Expert Tips for Kuwait International Airport

T1 and T2 Are Separate Buildings Old Terminal 1 (Kuwait Airways) and new Terminal 2 (all other airlines) are separate buildings. There is no airside connection. If you have a connection involving both carriers, you must exit, take a transfer bus (15-20 min) and re-clear security. Allow 90 min minimum.

Prayer Times: Brief Service Pauses Like other Gulf airports, KWI pauses all non-critical services during prayer times (5x daily, ~15-20 min each). This includes check-in desks, restaurants, and some retail. Plan your time at the airport accordingly.

Summer Heat: Temperatures Exceed 50°C Kuwait experiences some of the most extreme heat on the planet from June to September (regularly above 48°C / 118°F). Never wait outside the terminal. Pre-book taxis or use the official taxi stand inside the arrivals hall. Avoid standing on the exposed road.

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Current Weather

Now

19°

Foggy

Wind

4 km/h

Tue

28° / 19°

Wed

30° / 18°

Thu

31° / 19°

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METAR Data

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    OKBK 230800Z 06008KT 8000 NSC 22/05 Q1012 NOSIG

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center