The airport is known as Kilimanjaro International Airport and is the second largest international airport in the Republic of Tanzania.
| Location Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Latitude | -3.416667 |
| Province / District | Kilmanjaro | Longitude | 37.7 |
| Town or City (Closest) | Kilimanjaro / Arusha | Elevation (ft) | 2,932 |
| Airfield Name | Kilimanjaro | IATA and ICAO Codes | JRO/HTKJ |
| Open From (hours) | 00:00 | Open To (hours) | 24:00 |
Runways
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,607 m x 45 m |
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Orientation |
14/32 |
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Surface |
All weather asphalt – ICAO Standards |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Helicopters are positioned at the general holding area for arrivals
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Helipad #1 |
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Present (Yes / No) |
No |
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Largest helicopter that can land |
Mi 26 |
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Width and Length (metres) |
n/a |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
n/a |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
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.
The airport is well laid out, with sufficient space for the movement of passengers, a constraint may be sufficient ground staff to ensure an uninterrupted flow during times when more than a three aircraft and arriving or departing.
The handling of freight is ongoing , twenty four hours per day operation especially during the peak period for the export of flowers to Europe ( Easter, Valentine’s Day , Mother’s day, Holydays etc ) , the bottlenecks and congestions may be experienced over weekends and holiday periods , when Customs, clearing agents and other support services may not be working , this may be overcome with preplanning and arrangements be requested .
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Performance for n/a |
Annual Figures |
Monthly | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total aircraft movements |
21,060 |
1755 | 58* |
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Total passengers |
642,171 |
53,514 | 1,759* |
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Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
n/a |
n/a | n/a |
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Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
n/a |
n/a | n/a |
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Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
*Daily figures derived from annual figures.
For further information on Cargo Capacity Data, please select the following document:
Tanzania Kilimanjaro 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.
Airport Operating Details
| Operating Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | B747 – AN 12 | ||
| Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | B747 – AN 12 | ||
| Total aircraft parking area (m²) | 43200 | ||
| Storage Area (mt) | Limited – Max 20
tons |
Cubic Meters (m³) | n/a |
| Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) | Yes | If "Yes" specify below | |
| Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) | Yes, 3 | Max Capacity (mt) | 10 |
| Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) | Yes | ||
| Loading Ramps (Yes / No) | Two ( conveyor belts ) | ||
Storage Facilities
There are storage facilities within the secure perimeter of Kilimanjaro International Airport for 20 tons through put; this excludes the refrigerated areas allocated specifically for the export of flowers and vegetables.
Airfield Cost
For information on Airfield Charges Notes, please select the following document:
Tanzania Kilimanjaro 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.
Fuel Services Charges
$1,018.33 per Mt
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 multi [le 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
For more information on airport contacts, please select the following document:
Tanzania Kilimanjaro 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.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:
