Arusha Airport (HTAR)
Medium airport · Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Airport data
| Name | Arusha Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HTAR |
| IATA | ARK |
| Elevation | 4,550 ft (1387 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°22'4" E 36°37'60" -3.36779, 36.63330 |
| Location | Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,377 ft (1639 m) | 105 ft | BIT | No |
Arusha Airport at a glance
Arusha Airport is a medium airport in Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania, known to airline systems as ARK. The field elevation of 4,550 ft (1387 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HTAR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,377 ft (1639 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HTAR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Arusha Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | HTKJ | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Lake Manyara Airport | HTLM | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Amboseli Airport | HKAM | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | HKNW | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | HKJK | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arusha Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,550 ft field elevation of Arusha Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 12 airports and airfields we list for Tanzania — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Arusha Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arusha Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arusha Airport is HTAR, and its IATA code is ARK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arusha Airport above sea level?
Arusha Airport sits at an elevation of 4,550 feet (1387 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arusha Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.3678, 36.6333 — in Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kilimanjaro International Airport, about 49 km away.
Does HTAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HTAR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Arusha Airport?
Arusha Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,377 ft (1639 m) with a BIT surface.