Airline Guide · Africa
Kenya Airways (KQ)
Kenya's flag carrier and a SkyTeam member, Kenya Airways is a key East African aviation hub from Nairobi.
KQ airline facts
IATA Code
KQ
ICAO Code
KQA
Callsign
Kenya
Country
Kenya
Headquarters
Nairobi
Region
Africa
Alliance
SkyTeam
Founded
1977
Kenya Airways hubs
Primary airports where Kenya Airways concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: KQ
Where is Kenya Airways based?
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Kenya Airways (IATA: KQ, ICAO: KQA) is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The airline was founded in 1977 and operates a fleet of approximately 35 aircraft.
What is Kenya Airways's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Kenya Airways is KQ. The ICAO code is KQA. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Kenya".
Which alliance does Kenya Airways belong to?
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Kenya Airways is a member of SkyTeam, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Kenya Airways's primary hubs?
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Kenya Airways operates primary hubs at NBO. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Kenya Airways have?
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Kenya Airways operates a fleet of approximately 35 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Kenya Airways founded?
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Kenya Airways was founded in 1977, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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