Jomo Kenyatta International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jomo Kenyatta
International Airport Uwanja Wa Ndege Wa Jomo Kenyatta
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| Airport type | Joint (Civil and Military) | ||||||||||
| Operator | Kenya Airports Authority | ||||||||||
| Serves | Nairobi Metropolitan Region | ||||||||||
| Location | Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya | ||||||||||
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| Elevation AMSL | 1,624 m / 5,330 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 01°19′07″S 36°55′33″E / 1.31861°S 36.92583°E | ||||||||||
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a very important airport in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. It is the biggest and busiest airport in Kenya. This airport is located in a part of Nairobi called Embakasi. It is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of the city center.
Many planes fly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to places in over 50 different countries. This makes it a key connection for travel in Africa and around the world.
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About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a major hub for air travel. It handles millions of passengers every year. In 2016, over 7 million people traveled through this airport. This made it the seventh busiest airport in all of Africa.
What is an International Airport?
An international airport is a large airport that handles flights to and from other countries. It has special areas for customs and immigration. This is where travelers get their passports checked when they enter or leave a country.
Why is it Important?
This airport is very important for Kenya's economy. It helps bring tourists and business people to the country. It also allows Kenyan goods to be sent to other parts of the world. Many airlines use it as a main base for their flights.
History of the Airport
The airport was first opened in 1958. It was originally called Embakasi Airport, named after the area where it is located.
A New Name for a New Era
In 1978, the airport's name was changed. It was renamed to honor Jomo Kenyatta. He was a very important leader for Kenya. Jomo Kenyatta was Kenya's first president and prime minister. Renaming the airport after him was a way to remember his contributions to the country.
Images for kids
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Embakasi Airport in 1958
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Embakasi Airport in 1975.
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A Kenya Airways Boeing 707 at a Nairobi Airshow in 1977
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Aftermath of 2013 Fire at JKIA
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Terminal 1A Airside in 2017
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See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Jomo Kenyatta para niños
