Airport Overview
Kigoma Airport is a national airport located in the western part of Tanzania. The airport is facing some challenges due to the poor condition of the infrastructure and the lack of capacity in terms of handling equipment and storage space. In addition, the airport apron is small and unpaved. The refueling point does not have the capacity to handle more than one aircraft at the same time.
Kigoma Airport is using Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) system to guide the aircraft but they are implementing an Area Navigation (R–NAV) system.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Tanzania |
Province or District |
Kigoma |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Ujiji, Kigoma (5.5 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kigoma Airport |
Latitude |
-4.88611111 |
Longitude |
29.67083333 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
RWY 15 (2670FT AMSL) RWY 33 (2667FT AMSL) |
IATA Code |
TKQ |
ICAO Code |
HTKA |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tanzania Airport Authority (TAA) |
Management Contact Person |
P.O Box 764, Kigoma. Tel: +255 767 36 3386/ +255 713 363 384 Tel: +255 28 280 2857/8 |
Open From (hours) |
07:00 (depend on sunrise and sunset) |
Open To (hours) |
18:00 (depend on sunrise and sunset) |
Airport Picture
The areas which identified in the Airport Picture are as follows:
- Kigoma Airport is surrounded by settlements. Most of the
government offices are located at Kigoma town.
- There is a passenger terminal building and administration buildings
- Parking areas
- Apron
- Also, the map shows a mountain which is an obstacle.
- There is roads which are rough roads
- Tower met
- Runway
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The two main air companies operating at the Kigoma Airport are Air Tanzania and Precision Air. Their operations at Kigoma Airport are oriented on carrying passengers. The companies have timetable (schedule) for landing at Kigoma Airport. Other air companies which are operating at Kigoma Airport have fleets composed of small aircraft:
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- TANAPA
- ZANTAS AIR
- AORIC AIR SERVICES LIMITED
- COASTLE TRAVELS LIMITED
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Tanzania Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The infrastructure is old and the equipment is limited, which impedes the airport to meet the demand. Efforts are being made to improve the airport performance which, amongst others, include a project being jointly implemented by the TAA and TANROADS.
Performance for 2016 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
1,537 |
128 |
4 |
Total Passengers |
26,681 |
2,223 |
72 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
410.42 acres |
- |
- |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
410.42 acres |
- |
- |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
144 times |
12 times |
3 times per week |
Runways
The runways are in good condition. They have been constructed according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. They can be used even during raining season without problems.
Runway #1 - 15 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1800 m x 45m |
Orientation |
North |
Surface |
Tarmac Strength: PCN38/F/B/X/T |
Runway #2 - 33 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1800 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
South |
Surface |
Tarmac Strength: PCN/38/F/B/X/T |
Helicopter Pad(s)
No helipads available at Kigoma Air port
Helipad #1 |
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Present |
No |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
n/a |
Width and Length (m) |
n/a |
Surface |
n/a |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The level of maintenance is high since the infrastructure are old. The airport authority has a contract for the maintenance with a company, Aroche Systecs Investico Ltd.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
PaxTransport to Airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
No |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
No |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
No |
ILS |
No |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
n/a |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
AN-12 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
7154m² |
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Storage Area(m3and MT) |
440m² |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
N/A |
Max Height (m) |
N/A |
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Loading Ramps |
No |
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Other Comments |
AN-12 - This was the last largest aircraft that has landed at Kigoma airport (2015) in order to deliver items for the Burundi refugees. Since the airport doesn’t have the handling capacity to offload an aircraft of this size, the airport authority borrows a crane from the Kigoma Port. |
Customs Guidance
The Customs Department operates 12 hours a day, and comes to the Airport upon special request. Based on the Customs Act (Cap. 27), the customs officers are empowered to do as follows:
- Prevent the entry of prohibited goods, restricted goods concealed or hidden in person, baggage or the aircraft;
- Surveillance of arriving/departing passengers for detecting any drug trafficking or smuggling;
- Give full consideration in adoption of the Customs Convention on the International Transit of Goods (ITI) adopted by the Customs Cooperation Council (now World Customs Organization) on 7 June 1971, in order to realize the benefit of standardized customs treatment of containerised cargo;
- When a passenger’s belongings are subjected to charges/excise duties, a custom officer must adhere to a goal of total time of 10 minutes per passenger;
- Accordingly with ICAO Annex 9 chap.3 part 3.28 recommendations, the Customs at Kigoma Airport shall:
- cause as little inconveniences as possible for the passengers and avoid causing any delay in the traffic in collecting these charges;
- Not impose any extra formality on the passenger at the time of his departure;
- Goods destined for export but without export documents shall be detained by the Customs Department and issued an official document until the respective export documents are submitted;
- Take suitable measures to inform the passenger in advance of the existence of any charges.
For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Tanzania Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
Currently the airport of Kigoma doesn’t have warehouses for storage of goods but there is a large open area that can be used. This space is mainly dedicated for humanitarian aircrafts that land and need temporary storage for their goods.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Navigation charges at the Kigoma Airport depend on local or foreign registered aircraft.
All aircrafts landing in Tanzania are required to settle landing and parking charges, unless an arrangement has been reached with the airport operator for credit facility or monthly billing. Airport operators must settle charges within 30 days of the date of invoice.
In Tanzania airports (except for Abeid Amani Karume and Pemba airports) the navigation charges are billed and collected by IATA on behalf of the above authorities. For aircraft operating at Abeid Amani Karume (Zanzibar) and Pemba airports, the landing and parking charges are billed and collected by the Zanzibar Airports Authority (ZAA).
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
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Charges |
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Local Registered Aircraft |
Navigation (per journey) Charges per day in USD |
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5,670kg(12,680Ibs) or less |
$ 60 |
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5,671kg - 22,680kg (12,501 - 50,000Ibs) |
$ 80 |
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22,681kg - 90,718kg (50,001 - 200,000Ibs) |
$ 350 |
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90,719kg - 181,437kg |
$ 550 |
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Above 181,437kg |
$ 700 |
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Foreign Registered Aircraft |
Navigation (per journey) Charges per day in USD |
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Up to 1 |
$ 48.00 |
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Above 1 up to 2 |
$ 72.00 |
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Above 2 up to 4 |
$ 120.00 |
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Above 4 up to 8 |
$ 180.00 |
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Above 8 up to 12 |
$ 210.00 |
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Above 12 up to 15 |
$ 252.00 |
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Above 15 up to 20 |
$ 288.00 |
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Above 20 up to 25 |
$ 330.00 |
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Above 25 |
$ 360.00 |
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Landing USD - $ |
Foreign Registered Aircraft – USD $ |
Aircraft registered in the United Republic of Tanzania - Tshs |
Landing Charges per 1,000kg or part thereof |
$ 4.50 |
Equivalent Tanzania shilling |
Night Landing USD - $ |
n/a |
n/a |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
n/a |
n/a |
Parking charges per aircraft (after the first two hours) |
Aircraft Registered in Tanzania |
Foreign Registered Aircraft |
Up to 20,000kg |
TSH 1000.00 per 12 hours or part thereof |
US $5.00 per 12 hours or part thereof |
20,000kg – 60,000kg |
TSH 1000.00 per 6 hours or part thereof |
US $5.00 per 6 hours or part thereof |
More than 60,000kg |
TSH 1000.00 per hour or part thereof |
US $5.00 per hour of part thereof |
Handling Charges |
n/a |
n/a |
NOTE: There are no night landing and take-off charges because Kigoma Airport does not provide night operations due to lack of runway lights for directing the aircraft to landing or take-off at night.
Fuel Services Charges
Kigoma Airport is only selling the Jet A-1 fuel.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
$1.1822 litre = TSH 2,100 |
Avgas |
n/a |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Kigoma Airport does not have cargo terminal activities because of its capacity limitations. According to the Kigoma Airport Master, there isn’t any cargo terminal charges but if it is required in the future, the Customs office will be responsible to establish the handling charges.
Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
n/a |
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Break Bulk Fee |
n/a |
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Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
n/a |
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Cold Storage Fee |
n/a |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
n/a |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
n/a |
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Storage per Day |
n/a |
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export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
n/a |
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International Air Waybill |
n/a |
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Local Air Waybill |
n/a |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
n/a |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
n/a |
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Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
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Storage Charges per Day |
n/a |
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Air-Bridge Charges
No air-bridge available at Kigoma Airport.
Security
The current security provided at Kigoma Airport is good and follows the civil aviation standards. The security officers are available and they are certified with the security license from Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA). The Airport also has security facilities/equipment that is used for passenger, such as:
- X-ray machine for passengers and cargo
- Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD)
- Hand-Help Metal Detector (HHMD)
Also, the Airport has the contract with a security company which has to ensure that the patrol is done 24 hours a day since the Airport is not fenced. Kigoma Airport Authority plans to upgrade and improve the current security structure. The implementation of this plan depends on the support of TAA headquarters which will provide the necessary funds.