country guide
Flying in Kuwait: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Kuwait: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 46 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Kuwait
Kuwait has 46 airports and airfields in our database, of which 1 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Kuwait International Airport
- Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
- Ali Al Salem Air Base
- Abdullah bin Umm Maktum Mosque Helipad
- Al Abdaliyah Highway Strip
- Al Adan Heliport
Browse all 46 Kuwait airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Kuwait aviation by the numbers
46 airfields on record (1 with scheduled service), 4 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Heliport39
- Small airport4
- Medium airport2
- Large airport1
Longest runways
- Kuwait International Airport15,026 ft
- Ali Al Salem Air Base9,805 ft
- Udairi Army Air Field5,215 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.