| Airport Information |
|---|
| IATA Code | NKW |
| ICAO Code | |
| Type | medium airport |
| Name | Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia |
| Municipality | Diego Garcia |
| Country | British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Continent | AS |
| Latitude | -7.313° S |
| Longitude | 72.411° E |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Scheduled Service | Yes |
| Score | 475 |
| Local Time | Loading... |
| Country & Timezone Info |
|---|
| Country | British Indian Ocean Territory |
| ISO Code | |
| Region | Diego Garcia |
| Continent Code | AS |
| IANA Timezone | Unknown |
| UTC Offset (Standard) | N/A |
| DST Offset | N/A |
| Current Offset | -- |
🌬 Best Time to Fly
Recommended: November – March
Dry season across much of Asia
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✈ Airlines Serving NKW
SQ — Singapore AirlinesCX — Cathay PacificEK — EmiratesQR — Qatar AirwaysEY — Etihad AirwaysNH — ANAJL — Japan AirlinesCA — Air ChinaTG — Thai Airways
🌡 Climate — Tropical (7.3°S)
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone
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