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Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia

Medium airport  Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory

IATA NKWID FJDG

Overview

Diego Garcia () is the largest island of the Chagos Archipelago. It has been used as a joint UK–U.S. military base since the 1970s, following the expulsion of the Chagossians by the UK government. The Chagos Islands are a British overseas territory, though a treaty to transfer sovereignty from the UK to Mauritius was signed on 22 May 2025, with a provision that the military base at the island would remain under British control for at least 99 years. The agreement may be renewed for an additional 40 years after the initial 99-year period, and for an additional period thereafter.

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Runways
1
Longest runway
12,003 ft
Elevation
9 ft
Radio freq.
7

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 12,003 ft

Where is it

📍 -7.31327, 72.411102 · Open detailed map

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Details

Region(unassigned)
ContinentAsia
Coordinates-7.31327, 72.411102

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Runways (1)

DesignationLengthWidthSurface
13/3112,003 ft200 ftCON

Frequently asked questions

Where is Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia?
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia is a medium airport located in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,003 ft.

What is the airport code of Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia?
Its IATA code is NKW.

Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia is a medium airport located in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,003 ft.