Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi is the largest and busiest aviation hub in East and Central Africa, serving as a critical gateway for both international tourism and regional commerce. While it may not reach the massive physical scale of global mega-hubs like Dubai or Heathrow, it is "big" in terms of its strategic importance and passenger volume, handling over 7 million passengers annually as of 2026. The airport features a single, impressive 4,117-meter (13,507 ft) runway capable of accommodating "super-jumbo" aircraft like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. The facility consists of two main terminal buildings (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2), which have undergone significant modernization and expansion to increase capacity and improve the passenger experience. JKIA serves as the primary hub for Kenya Airways and is a major node for the export of perishable goods, such as flowers and fresh produce, to Europe and the Middle East. With ongoing projects like the "Greenfield Terminal" expansion, the airport is continuously growing to meet its goal of handling up to 18 million passengers a year by 2030, cementing its status as the regional leader in aviation infrastructure.