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2.2.3 Tanzania Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar
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Airport Overview

Abeid Amani Karume International is the main airport of Zanzibar archipelago. It is located 5 km from Stone Town and there are regular flight connections with the main cities in Tanzania and Eastern Africa region as well as flights to Europe and Middle East. The airport is the hub for ZanAir, the Zanzibar main domestic airline. Even if there is cargo transiting through the airport, the main activities are oriented on passenger transit.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Tanzania

Province or District

Zanzibar

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Stone Town

5 km

Airport’s Complete Name

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Latitude

-6.218889

Longitude

39.225

Elevation (ft and m)

16 meters

IATA Code

   ZNZ

ICAO Code

HTZA

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Zanzibar Airport Authority

Management Contact Person

Captain Said

Open From (hours)

24 hours

Open To (hours)

-

Airport Picture

The Zanzibar terminal (picture: thecitizen.co.tz)

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Zanzibar is an important touristic pole which explains the regular flights connections to the main East- African cities, Europe and Middle East. While several airlines are operating in the airport, only two are dedicated to cargo shipments: Astral Aviation and Kenya Airways Cargo.

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

Both passengers and cargo activities have increased over the last years. In 2014, the number of passengers was about 950,000 and the cargo was about 1,735 metric tons.

Performance for 2014

 

Per Year

Per Month

Per Day

Total Aircraft Movements

50,672

   

Total Passengers

934,337

   

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

n/a

   

Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

1,735

   

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

No

   

Runways

The runways are in good conditions.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

2,462 m X 45 m

Orientation

18/36

Surface

All weather asphalt – ICAO Standards

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helicopters use the existing runways and aprons, there are no designated areas. 

Helipad #1

Present

Yes

Largest Helicopter that can Land

n/a

Width and Length (m)

n/a

Surface

n/a

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

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes

   

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

747 SP and aircraft with Ramps

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

747 SP and aircraft with Ramps

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

Limited

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

5 Tons/14 m3

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (MT)

3

Max Height

(m)

n/a

Loading Ramps

Yes, two conveyor belts

Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance

n/a

For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Tanzania Customs Information

Storage Facilities

There is a limited storage capacity within the airport perimeter. Thus, all inward traffic would ideally be pre-cleared prior to arrival, and released from the same day of arrival.

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges 

Charges

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)

 

0 - 7,000

7,001 - 136,000

136,001 and over

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

Based on flown distance within airspace

Based on flown distance within airspace

Based on flown distance within airspace

Landing USD - $

USD 5 per  Tone

USD 5 per  Tone

USD 5 per  Tone

Night Landing USD - $

Plus 30% of landing charge

Plus 30% of landing charge

Plus 30% of landing charge

Night Take-Off USD - $

Plus 30% of landing charge

Plus 30% of landing charge

Plus 30% of landing charge

Parking

5 per  12 hrs

5 per tone per hr

5 per tone per hr

Handling Charges

250

7001-20000 =350

20001-50000 =700

50001-60000 =1100

60001-80000 =1300

80001-100000 =1600

100001-200000 =2000

200000 above   =3000

7001-20000 =350

20001-50000 =700

50001-60000 =1100

60001-80000 =1300

80001-100000 =1600

100001-200000 =2000

200000 above   =3000

Fuel Services Charges 

 

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

n/a

Avgas

n/a

Cargo Terminal Charges 

Import Charges

Type of Charge

Rate USD - $ per kg

Comments

Handling Charge

0.05 General cargo

0.12  DGR

0.06  Live stock

0.05 DOC

Min USD 10

Min USD 20

Min USD 15

Min USD 10

Break Bulk Fee

Per Master  AWB 13.30

Per House  AWB  3.33 

 

Diplomatic Mail

5.54

 

Strong Room – per consignment

N/a

 

Cold Storage Fee

N/a

can be subcontracted 

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours

N/a

 

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

N/a

 

Storage per Day

0.03 General cargo

Min 15

Export

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

0.05

Special cargo subject to separate tarrif 

International Air Waybill

15

 

Local Air Waybill

10

 

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

 10

 

Air Way Bill Documentation

10

 

Diplomatic Mail

 5.5

 

Storage Charges per Day

0.03

 

Air-Bridge Charges 

n/a

Security

n/a

 

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