Dodoma Airport (HTDO)
Medium airport · Dodoma, Dodoma Region, Tanzania
Airport data
| Name | Dodoma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HTDO |
| IATA | DOD |
| Elevation | 3,673 ft (1120 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°10'14" E 35°45'22" -6.17056, 35.75604 |
| Location | Dodoma, Dodoma Region, Tanzania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,700 ft (2042 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Dodoma Airport at a glance
Dodoma Airport is a medium airport in Dodoma, Dodoma Region, Tanzania, known to airline systems as DOD. The field elevation of 3,673 ft (1120 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HTDO 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, 10/28, offers 6,700 ft (2042 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HTDO 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 Dodoma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iringa Airport | HTIR | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Lake Manyara Airport | HTLM | 311 km (168 NM) |
| Arusha Airport | HTAR | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | HTKJ | 338 km (183 NM) |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | HTZA | 384 km (207 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dodoma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,673 ft field elevation of Dodoma 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 Dodoma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dodoma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dodoma Airport is HTDO, and its IATA code is DOD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dodoma Airport above sea level?
Dodoma Airport sits at an elevation of 3,673 feet (1120 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dodoma Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.1706, 35.7560 — in Dodoma, Dodoma Region, Tanzania, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Iringa Airport, about 167 km away.
Does HTDO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HTDO 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 Dodoma Airport?
Dodoma Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,700 ft (2042 m) with a ASP surface.