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Arusha Airport

Arusha, Tanzania

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Arusha Airport

Arusha, Tanzania
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Gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Location
Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha Airport (IATA: ARK, ICAO: HTAR) is a domestic airport located in Arusha, the administrative hub of northern Tanzania. It serves primarily light aircraft and charter flights connecting safari destinations such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. The airport plays a supporting role to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which handles the majority of international traffic for the Arusha region. Arusha Airport is particularly important for bush flight operators and safari companies transferring tourists directly to remote airstrips. Given its limited infrastructure, the airport handles relatively low passenger volumes and does not accommodate large commercial jets. It remains a vital link for Tanzania's northern wildlife tourism industry.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal facility suited for light aircraft and charter operations rather than large-scale commercial traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is located a few kilometers from Arusha city center, accessible primarily by taxi and private vehicle transfers arranged through tour operators.
Airlines here
Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, and other regional bush and charter operators provide scheduled and on-demand services from Arusha Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Serves as a key hub for safari charter flights to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and other northern Tanzania parks.
  • ›Operates alongside Kilimanjaro International Airport, which handles most international arrivals to the region.
  • ›The runway is capable of accommodating small turboprop and piston aircraft typical of bush flying operations.
  • ›Arusha is the headquarters of the East African Community, giving the city regional diplomatic significance.
  • ›The airport does not handle scheduled international commercial jet services.
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Arusha Airport
Encyclopaedia

Arusha Airport is a domestic airport located in Olasiti ward of the city of Arusha, the capital of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The airport is currently undergoing an expansion, which includes a new apron and terminal building.

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