Airport Overview
Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) and is classified as a Group III, Entry Point Aerodrome. The airport is located 4.5 Kilometres from the city centre and at an elevation of 129 feet. Tanga Airport is classified as a Code 2C Airport. It has two taxiways, "A" and "B," and an apron capable of accommodating three mid-sized and four light aircraft. The airport operates daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Night operations are conducted only on emergency calls. Other services available at the airport include:
- Customs (2-hour pre-note) and Immigration (daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM)
- Aeronautical Information Services (daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM)
- MET Briefing Office (daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM)
- Security (daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM)
- Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) CAT 2
- The Tanga non-directional beacon (Ident: TG) is located on the field.
Tanga Airport's fire category is two (CAT 2), and the station is equipped with all facilities necessary for rescue, including communications facilities, fire chemicals, and other rescue equipment.
https://www.taa.go.tz/airports/tanga-airport
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Tanzania |
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Province or District |
Tanga |
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Nearest Town or City |
Tanga 4.5 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Tanga |
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Latitude |
-5.092357 |
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Longitude |
39.071158 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
129 Ft |
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IATA Code |
TGT |
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ICAO Code |
HTTG |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tanzania Airport Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Airport Manager, Tanga Airport, P.O Box 851, Tanga. Tel: +255 27 2644175
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1268m X 31m 1385m x 30m |
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Runway Orientation |
06-24 14-32 |
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Runway Surface |
Tarmac Grass |
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Runway Condition |
good |
TAA plan to develop the airport in 2024 with new terminal, new fire station and resurfacing of the runway and extension of runway to 1800m.
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes old not reliable |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes on request |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes- non-directional beacon (Ident: TG) is located on the field.
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Perimeter Fencing |
No |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Fuel services were suspended in 6 months from August 2023, however Jet A1 fuel is available with prior notice, Avgas is not available at TGT. The airport has 3 x 2500L fuel trucks.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
1.03 USD |
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Avgas |
No |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
