Lake Manyara Airport (HTLM)
Medium airport · Lake Manyara National Park, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Airport data
| Name | Lake Manyara Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HTLM |
| IATA | LKY |
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1265 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°22'35" E 35°49'6" -3.37631, 35.81830 |
| Location | Lake Manyara National Park, Manyara Region, Tanzania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,003 ft (1220 m) | 66 ft | BIT | No |
Lake Manyara Airport at a glance
Lake Manyara Airport is a medium airport in Lake Manyara National Park, Manyara Region, Tanzania, known to airline systems as LKY. The field elevation of 4,150 ft (1265 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HTLM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 4,003 ft (1220 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HTLM 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 Lake Manyara 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 | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | HTKJ | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Amboseli Airport | HKAM | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | HKMS | 237 km (128 NM) |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | HKNW | 254 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lake Manyara Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,150 ft field elevation of Lake Manyara 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 Lake Manyara Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lake Manyara Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lake Manyara Airport is HTLM, and its IATA code is LKY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lake Manyara Airport above sea level?
Lake Manyara Airport sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet (1265 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lake Manyara Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.3763, 35.8183 — in Lake Manyara National Park, Manyara Region, Tanzania, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arusha Airport, about 90 km away.
Does HTLM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HTLM 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 Lake Manyara Airport?
Lake Manyara Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,003 ft (1220 m) with a BIT surface.