Tanzania, United Republic of
2.2.1 Tanzania Julius Nyerere International Airport
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The airport for both passengers and freight is generally busy all days of the week, the days of possible congestion will be prior to and after holidays, festive and religious periods.

In regard to passengers the increased through put far exceeds the planned capacity of the Airport terminals and support structure and delays are experienced at both the arrival and departure halls, to undertake formalities and baggage recovery on arrival.

The handling of freight is ongoing, twenty four hours per day operation, the bottlenecks and congestions may be experienced over weekends and holiday periods, when Customs, clearingagents and other support services may not be working, this may be overcome with preplanning and arrangements be requested .

Location Details
Country Tanzania Latitude -6.875578
Province / District Dar-es-Salaam Longitude 39.20207
Town or City (Closest) Dar-es-Salaam Elevation (m) 60 m
Airfield Name Julius Nyerere IA IATA and ICAO Codes DAR – HTDA
Open From (hours) 00:00 Open To (hours) 24:00

Runways

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,000 m x 46 m

Orientation

14/32

Surface

All weather asphalt that meets ICAO standards.

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions

1,000 m x 46 m

Orientation

14/32

Surface

All weather asphalt – ICAO Standards

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helicopters are positioned at the general holding area at arrivals

Helipad #1

Present (Yes / No)

Yes

Largest helicopter that can land

Mi-26 (no limit)

Width and Length (metres)

n/a

Surface

Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax transport to airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

n/a

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

No

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

No

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes

 

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for n/a

Annual Figures

Monthly Daily

Total aircraft movements

n/a

n/a n/a

Total passengers

1.5 mio / 1.8 mio through put

125,000 / 150,000 throughput* 4,110 / 4,932 throughput*

Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes)

n/a

n/a n/a

Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes)

14,516 Mt

1,210 Mt 40 Mt**

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

n/a n/a n/a

*Monthly and daily figures derived from annual figure.

** Daily figure derived from annual figure.

For further information on Performance Data of the Airport, please select the following document:

Tanzania Julius Nyerere International Airport Additional Information

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: 747, AN 12, AA 225
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet 747, AN 12, AA 225
Total aircraft parking area (m²) 161,778 m2
Storage Area (mt) 13,800 m2 Cubic Meters (m³) n/a
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) Yes If "Yes" specify below
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) Yes Max Capacity (mt) 14
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) Yes
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) Yes

For further information on Elevators / Hi Loaders, please select the following document:

Tanzania Julius Nyerere International Airport Additional Information

Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.

Storage Facilities

Swiss Port has inward and outward storage space within the airport Perimeter of 10,000 square metres, there have plans to build and develop additional storage space for general cargo and reefer cargo, and this will be in the vacant land near to their present operation, equal distance between Terminal One and Two.

In the case of emergency and need and subject to agreement withAirportauthorities and the Department of Civil Aviation, Mobile Storage Units may be temporarily positioned.

Airfield Cost

Navigation Charges

Parking, Navigation and Landing Charges

First Two hours Free there after $ 5 for 12 hours for aircraft les the 2000 Kgs , $ 5 per every 6 hours/part thereof for aircraft less the 6000 Kilograms , and $ 5 per hour/part thereof for all other aircraft in excess.

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel: $1018,33 per Mt

Shell / BP Ltd Fuel Spillage charge - Ramp surface damage surcharges per square metre including fire cover: US$100.00 and standby against fire risks per hour or part thereof including personnel: US $50.00.

Cargo Terminal Charges

For information on Cargo Terminal Charges, please select the following document:

Tanzania Julius Nyerere International Airport Additional Information

Security

Security Level: Good

The Tanzanian Airport Authorities exercise strict measure to counter terrorism and other anti social – civil disobedience at all airports. The security for passengers is adequate, with multiple scanners and checkpoints.

Cargo and Baggage handling areas,adequate, all persons are ‘badged ‘and identified with Vests and Airline and /or function.

Companies Available 

4.5 Tanzania Airport Company Contact List

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