🇰🇼 About Kuwait Intl.| نبذة عن مطار الكويت الدولي 🇰🇼
Kuwait Intl is the main airport for Kuwait. It is the hub for Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways. Kuwait airport is located in the center of Kuwait. Kuwait Intl can currently handle a whopping 13 million people per year.
History of Kuwait Intl. | تاريخ الكويت الدولي
The airport was first launched in 1927–1928. It was originally envisioned as a stop for British planes on their way to British India. The current main airport structure, designed by Kenzo Tange and opened in 1979, was executed and completed by Al Hani Construction in a joint venture with Ballast Nedam.
Airport Elevation: 204ft
RW’s: 2
Terminals | المحطات
Kuwait International consists of 5 terminals , they are:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 was opened to the public in the 1990s. It used to serve as a hub for Kuwait Airways and Wataniya Airways (bankrupt). Terminal 1 also serves as a mini mall called the “Airport Mall”. Terminal 1 usually deals with non-Kuwaiti carriers.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 is also known as Sheik d Sa’ad terminal. It used to be an airport specifically for Fly Dubai. Now it just serves as an airport for executive people.
Note: Terminal 3 is marked as “Military Apron”
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 was inaugurated on 8 August 2018 , it serves as a terminal for only Kuwait Airways.
Terminal 5
Terminal 5 is the terminal for Jazeera Airways only , it of just 3 gates. It is attached with terminal 1.
SIDS and STARS
Down below are the SIDS and STARS of KWI, which includes IF SIDS/STARS and Real Life SIDS/STARS:
Runways | مدارج
Kuwait International has 2 runways , here are their details.
| Runway | Length (m/ft) | Surface | Heading | ILS Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15R/33L | 4,600 / 15,092 | Asphalt | 15R (152°) / 33L (332°) | CAT II ILS |
| 15L/33R | 3,400 / 11,155 | Asphalt | 15L (152°) / 33R (332°) | CAT II ILS |
Recommended Taxi Routes
Here are a few recommended taxi routes which are from Flightradar24 and my experience of flying in/out of Kuwait!
Airlines | شركات الطيران
Here is a full list of the commercial & cargo airlines that fly into Kuwait Intl:
PAX airlines
Air India Express
Akasa Air
Air Arabia
Air Cairo
British Airways
Egyptair
Jazeera Airways
Kuwait Airways
Emirates
Gulf Air
Etihad
Oman Air
Salam Air
Kam Air
Pegasus
Indigo
Turkish Airlines
A jet
Yemenia
Fly Dubai
Cham Wings
Iraqi Airways
Saudia
Flynas
Etiopian Airlines
Egypt Air
Iran Air
flysepehran
Syrianair
Royal Jordanian
Nesma Airlines
Nile Air
MEA
Cargo airlines
Cargolux
Etiopian Cargo
Turkish Cargo
DHL
Other guides
Here are a few other airport guides in the Middle East region:
Doha Hamad International Guide
Thanks for checking out my guide , if there are any errors please let me know!
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