Kilimanjaro International Airport (HTKJ)
Large airport · Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Airport data
| Name | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HTKJ |
| IATA | JRO |
| Elevation | 2,932 ft (894 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°25'37" E 37°4'25" -3.42705, 37.07353 |
| Location | Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kilimanjaro International Airport at a glance
Kilimanjaro International Airport is a large airport in Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania, known to airline systems as JRO. The field elevation of 2,932 ft (894 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HTKJ 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 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HTKJ 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arusha Airport | HTAR | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Amboseli Airport | HKAM | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Lake Manyara Airport | HTLM | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | HKJK | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | HKNW | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kilimanjaro International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,932 ft field elevation of Kilimanjaro International 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kilimanjaro International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kilimanjaro International Airport is HTKJ, and its IATA code is JRO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kilimanjaro International Airport above sea level?
Kilimanjaro International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,932 feet (894 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kilimanjaro International Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.4270, 37.0735 — in Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arusha Airport, about 49 km away.
Does HTKJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HTKJ 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport?
Kilimanjaro International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a ASP surface.