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Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility (NKW)

Diego Garcia, IO · Regional Airport · IATA: NKW · 3 m ü. NN

IATANKW

CountryIO

CityDiego Garcia

Elevation3 m

Lat-7.3133

Lng72.4111

TimezoneAsia/Dubai

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Few places carry as much Cold War cargo history as this remote atoll. Diego Garcia became a joint UK–US military outpost in the early 1970s after the Chagossian population was removed, and it has functioned ever since as a strategic basing and logistics site for the United States in the Indian Ocean – prepositioned naval supply ships in the lagoon and long-range bomber deployments, not commercial freight. The base sits roughly 1,700 km south of India, with no civilian access and no customs clearance for trade goods. Under the 2025 sovereignty agreement, Mauritius now holds title to the archipelago while the UK retains operating rights over the base for 99 years. For freight forwarders the field is effectively off the map. Anyone with genuine Indian Ocean traffic should route via Colombo (CMB), Malé (MLE) or Mauritius (MRU) instead of NKW.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility?▼

The IATA code of Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility is NKW. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility located?▼

Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility is located in Diego Garcia, IO.

What is the elevation of Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility?▼

Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility is at an elevation of 3 meters (9 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-7.31327, 72.41110

3 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 11 June 2026

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