The Latest Breaking News from Kuwait International Airport

Iranian drone strike ignites huge fireball at Kuwait airport

Kuwait officials released footage that they say shows Iranian drones striking Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday (3 June).

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Video shows moment drone hits Kuwait airport terminal

Surveillance footage captured the moment a drone struck a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring dozens in the latest escalation involving Iran.

Euronews · Jun 4

Indian envoy visits mortuary, injured nationals after Kuwait airport attack kills compatriot

India's Ambassador to Kuwait visited the mortuary and hospitals after an Indian national was killed and others injured in an attack on Kuwait International Airport. The embassy is coordinating repatriation and assistance efforts for the deceased and injured compatriots amid escalating regional hostilities.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Kuwait Airport Reopening Delayed Indefinitely as Safety Checks Continue Amid Regional Tensions

Kuwait International Airport remains closed to all commercial passenger flights as of April 23, with no official reopening date announced despite high-level government inspections and growing frustration among travelers and airlines.

International Business Times · Apr 23

Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Today Amid Regional Tensions

Kuwait International Airport stayed shuttered Saturday with no commercial passenger flights operating, as authorities continued to cite persistent security concerns and infrastructure repairs following months of regional instability that first forced the closure on Feb. 28.

International Business Times · Apr 11

Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed on April 1, 2026 After Fresh Iranian Drone Strike

Kuwait International Airport stayed shuttered to commercial passenger flights Wednesday as authorities battled a major fire at fuel storage tanks following the latest in a series of Iranian-linked drone attacks that have crippled the Gulf nation's key aviation hub.

International Business Times · Apr 1

Iran hits tanker off coast of Qatar, Kuwait airport and Israel kills 5 in Beirut attack

Iran hit a tanker off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait International Airport as Tehran acknowledged for the first time that Washington had been in direct contact about a possible ceasefire

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strike; fuel tanks on fire

Iran on Wednesday launched drone strikes targeting Kuwait International Airport, hitting fuel storage tanks and triggering a “large fire”, AFP reported citing Gulf state’s civil aviation authority.

The Times of India · Apr 1

Kuwait International Airport Still Closed on March 31, 2026: Drone Attacks Halt All Commercial Flights

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) remained closed to all regular commercial passenger and most cargo flights on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as authorities continued safety assessments following a series of drone strikes that damaged critical radar systems and other infrastructure earlier in March.

International Business Times · Mar 31

Is Kuwait International Airport Open Today? Airport Still Remains Closed Due To Drone Attacks

Kuwait International Airport did not open or resume normal operations on Monday as regional conflict continued to disrupt aviation in the Gulf nation, with repeated Iranian-linked drone strikes damaging critical infrastructure including radar systems and fuel facilities.

International Business Times · Mar 30