Airport Overview

Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) is the largest and busiest airport in Tanzania. It is located 12 kilometres southwest of Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city and commercial capital. JNIA is a major hub for air travel in East Africa, with flights to destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

JNIA has three passenger terminals:

Terminal 1 is used for general aviation, including private jets and charter flights.

Terminal 2 is used for scheduled domestic and international flights. It has a capacity of handling up to 1.5 million passengers annually.

Terminal 3 is the newest terminal and is used for scheduled international flights. It has a capacity of handling up to 6 million passengers annually.

Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) cargo terminal is managed by Swissport International AG. The JNIA cargo terminal has a total area of 10,000 square meters and is capable of handling up to 100,000 tons of cargo annually. The terminal has a variety of facilities and services, including:

Two cargo warehouses.

A temperature-controlled warehouse.

A bonded warehouse.

A dangerous goods warehouse.

A customs clearance facility.

A freight forwarding facility.

 

The addition of a 3^rd terminal improved the overall airport infrastructure and passenger handling capacity to 6 million passengers per year. The airport is generally busy all days of the week, the days of possible congestion will be prior to and after holidays, festive and religious periods. The handling of freight is a twenty-four hours per day operation, however bottlenecks and congestions may be experienced over weekends and holiday periods, when Customs, clearing agents and other support services may not be working, this may be overcome with preplanning and arrangements be requested.

 

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Ilala
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	12 Km
Airport’s Complete Name	Julius Nyerere IA
Latitude	-6.875578
Longitude	39.20207
Elevation (ft and m)	60 m
IATA Code	DAR
ICAO Code	HTDA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Tanzania Airport Authority
Management Contact Person	Mr Mussa Mbura Director General, TAA PO Box 18000, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255 22 2842402/3 http://www.taa.go.tz
Open From (hours)	24 hrs
Open To (hours)

 

Airport Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) is a government-owned company responsible for managing and operating all public airports in Tanzania. At JNIA, TAA is responsible for the overall operation of the airport, including the provision of air traffic control services, airport security, and passenger services.

 

GROUND HANDLERS AT JNIA

1. SWISPORT TANZANIA LTD provides a range of essential services to airlines and passengers at JNIA. These services include passenger handling, cargo handling, ground handling, and security services.
2. NAS (Passengers)
3. CELEBI (Passengers)

 

4. ALLIANCE CARGO (Cargo Only)

 

For AD HOCS (Private Aircraft):

1. VIA AVIATION
2. EQUITY AVIATION

 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

JNIA is currently served by more than 20 scheduled international airlines linking Dar es Salaam with the rest of the world. It is also connected to all major tourist attractions in Tanzania by more than 50 charter aircraft. The construction of Terminal three which is the largest terminal at JNIA with a capacity of handling up to 6,000,000 passengers annually. TAA has plans to demolish Terminal two and construct a new terminal building on the site to increase capacity and modernise facilities.

In recent years, the cargo terminal has experienced significant growth. In 2022, the terminal handled over 100,000 tons of cargo, which is a 10% increase from the previous year. The airport has undergone several upgrades, including the construction of a new cargo warehouse and the installation of a new cargo handling system.

Performance for 2022
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	56,237	4686	154
Total Passengers	2393375	199448	6557
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	25211.80	2101.0	69.10
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	N/A

 

Runways

The airport has two asphalt-paved runways; the first runway (05/23) is 3,000m-long and 46m-wide, while the second runway (14/32) is 1,000m-long and 30m-wide. Runway 14/32 is too short for some of the larger aircraft this runway is primarily used for domestic flights and for smaller international aircraft. The airport infrastructure upgrade was completed in 2010. It consisted of rehabilitation of all taxiways and the air-ground lighting. The project was completed with an investment of $36.7m.

 

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3,000 m x 46 m
Orientation	05/23
Surface	All weather asphalt that meets ICAO standards.

 

Runway #2
Runway Dimensions	1,000 m x 46 m
Orientation	14/32
Surface	All weather asphalt that meets ICAO standards

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land	MI-26
Width and Length (m)	N/A
Surface	Asphalt

JINA does not have a dedicated Helipad however Helicopters can be accommodated at terminal one.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refueling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	9
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	N/A
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	747, AN 12,
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	747, AN 12
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	161,778 m2
Storage Area (m3 and MT)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)
		Max Height (m)
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

Customs Guidance

Customs is operational 24 hours a day and has an office at airport. It normally takes 3-5 minutes for each passage in the passenger terminal. In the cargo terminal, it depends on the amount of goods to be cleared.

Dar es Salaam airport : Rules and customs formalities

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

 

Storage Facilities

Freight terminal has a capacity of 178,668 m3 for cargo goods import and export, out of that 121,19.28 m3 cold rooms for perishable goods and 190,787.28 m3 for non-perishable goods.

In the case of emergency and subject to agreement with Airport authorities and the Department of Civil Aviation, Mobile Storage Units may be temporarily positioned.

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Parking, Navigation and Landing Charges

First Two hours Free there after $ 5 for 12 hours for aircraft les the 2000 Kgs, $ 5 per every 6 hours/parts thereof for aircraft less the 6000 Kilograms, and $ 5 per hour/part thereof for all other aircraft in excess.

Aeronautical fees, taxes and charges in Dar es Salaam airport

 

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $
Landing USD - $
Night Landing USD - $
Night Take-Off USD - $
Parking
Handling Charges

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

Fuel: $1018.33 per MT

Shell / BP Ltd Fuel Spillage charge - Ramp surface damage surcharges per square metre including fire cover: US$100.00 and standby against fire risks per hour or part thereof including personnel: US $50.00.

https://jet-a1-fuel.com/price/tanzania

 

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	USD $0.53 per litre
Avgas	$2.47USD per Litre

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge	$0.03 USD per Kg
Break Bulk Fee	N/A
Diplomatic Mail	N/A
Strong Room – per consignment	N/A
Cold Storage Fee	N/A
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours	N/A
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt	N/A
Storage per Day	N/A
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo
International Air Waybill
Local Air Waybill
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation
Diplomatic Mail
Storage Charges per Day

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

Terminal three has eight air bridges costs for use are $55 USD first 2 hours and for every hour thereafter $55 USD.

Security

Security Level: Good

The Tanzanian Airport Authorities exercise strict measure to counter terrorism and other anti-social and civil disobedience at all airports. The security for passengers is adequate, with multiple scanners and checkpoints.

Cargo and Baggage handling areas, adequate, all persons are ‘badged ‘and identified with Vests and Airline and /or function.

Airport Police and private security operate 24 hours a day and a military airbase is collocated at JINA and the Tanzania Peoples Defence Force provide military security for the military facilities.

 

Overview

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the second-busiest airport in Tanzania, after Dar es Salaam International Airport. It is located in Horombo, 43 kilometre's east of Arusha, and is the main gateway to the northern tourist circuit of Tanzania, which includes the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro. JRO is a relatively small airport, with only one terminal. The terminal is divided into two sections: the international section and the domestic section. The airport offers direct flights to major cities in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

The airport is owned by the Government of Tanzania and operated by Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (KADCO), a company mandated to manage and operate Kilimanjaro International Airport with a mission of developing modern infrastructure, facilities and providing better airport services. Kilimanjaro International Airport currently operates a 3600m x 45m runaway that is an east west oriented (RWY 09/27). Predominant winds in the area usually dictates a west to east approach and take off.  The runaway has Cat II ILS landing system, and the runway is capable of handling big commercial aircraft. At present the ILS is only available runway 09 however, there are plans to upgrade the ILS to have it available on both approaches.

 

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Tanzania
Province or District	Kilimanjaro
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Moshi (42k)
Airport’s Complete Name	Kilimanjaro international Airport
Latitude	-3.42443
Longitude	37.064952
Elevation (ft and m)	2932.0 ft / 894 m
IATA Code	JRO
ICAO Code	HTJK
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (KADCO)
Management Contact Person	Christine G Mwakatobe
Open From (hours)	24 hrs
Open To (hours)	24 hrs

Airport Picture

Hangar	Passenger terminal	Cargo Terminal
Climate controlled storage	Total/Puma Fuel Farm	Lake Oil Fuel Farm

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (KADCO) is responsible for management and development of the airport.

Swissport manages the cargo terminal and provides Passenger Services, Ramp Handling and Cargo Handling service.

National Aviation Services (NAS) also provide provides Passenger Services, Ramp Handling and Cargo Handling service.

Total Energies, Puma Energy and Lake Oil provide refuelling services at KIA.

For more information on airport contacts, provides Passenger Services, Ramp Handling and Cargo Handling service.please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The airport can experience congestion during peak periods, especially during the tourist season. This can lead to delays in check-in, immigration, and baggage claim.

Performance for FY 2022/23
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	22,715
Total Passengers	929,553
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	N/A
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	N/A
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	N/A

Ground handling services at the airport are provided by Swiss Port Tanzania, Equity Aviation and National Aviation Services (NAS). Swiss Port offers passenger services such as check-in and boarding, arrival and transfer services, baggage handling, cargo handling, temperature-controlled storage facilities and ground transportation services.

 

Runways

There is a single all weather asphalt runway meeting ICAO standards at Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA) due to the prevailing winds from the east this means 09 is the most used runway, as such it takes the most ware and tare. The first 700m were resurfaced in 2023 to repair the damage due to constant use. Runway 09 is also the approach with the ILS however the airport plans to upgrade the ILS to both approaches in the future.

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3600 x 45 meters
Orientation	09/27
Surface	Tarmac

Helicopter Pad(s)

There are no dedicated Helipads at KIA however, the ramp area is large and can accommodate all sizes or helicopters.

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land	AN 26
Width and Length (m)	N/A
Surface	General aviation hard stand

Airport Infrastructure Details

KIA has a single passenger Terminal divide for International and domestic traffic.

 

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	No
Terminal Building	Yes 1	Single Point Refueling	No
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	YES	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	9
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	Yes
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	B747-400 /An124
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	B747-400/ An124
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	640m2
Storage Area (m3 and MT)	367m2 Dry 130m2 export
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)	15mt
		Max  Height (m)	Height of 747
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments	Cold chain 256m2 vegetables 384m2 flower

Customs Guidance

Customs and immigration services are available 24/7 at the airport, passengers can apply for visas online and Customs administration is a paperless operation on the Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) Import procedures have to be followed in order to clear goods as per the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) 2004.

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Storage Facilities

KIA has a large hanger facility with approx. 7400 m2 of hangar space and approx. 7500m2 of private apron. Cargo terminal has 450 m2 for dry goods and 500 m2 of temperature-controlled storage rated down to 0 degrees centigrade with two refer container storage for goods requiring lower temperature.

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

 Current handling charges available at this link: https://www.kilimanjaroairport.go.tz/pages/airport-charges

 

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $
Landing USD - $	$5 per ton	$5 per ton	$5 per ton
Night Landing USD - $	30% of landing charges
Night Take-Off USD - $	30% of landing charges if the AC parks for more than 1 hour
Parking	0-20 kg $5 per 12 hours	20-60 Kg $5 per 6 hours	60+ Kg $5 per hour
Handling Charges	Pass $ 2025 up to 200ton Cargo $2660 up to 200ton

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

There are two fuel farms providing sufficient storage to meet fluctuating demands during the hight of tourist season. Fuel services are provided by Total Energies, Puma Energies and Lake Oil.

 

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	Contracted to customer agreements. Puma Contact no 0689882424 commercial manager Puma and Total providing fuel services
Avgas	N/A

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge	$0.08 per kg import Min $20 Export $0.08	General cargo
Break Bulk Fee	$53 Export $.110  per MAWB  $22 HAWBS
Diplomatic Mail
Strong Room – per consignment	$ 90 export security surcharge $0.60 per KG export min $60
Cold Storage Fee	$0.110 import extended Room temp  (ERT)  Per Kg Chiller $0.130 min $23 import	Perishable $0.055
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours	N/A
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt
Storage per Day	$ 0.05 per kg per day Import Min $ 20	4 days
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo	$0.08 per kg	General cargo min $20
International Air Waybill
Local Air Waybill
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation
Diplomatic Mail
Storage Charges per Day	$0.05 per kg Import min $20 general cargo	Dangerous goods $0.18 per kg

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

No air Bridges available

Security

Security is provided by private security personnel and Airport Police and the airport is surrounded by a fence. All passengers and luggage are scanned on entry to the airport. Only passengers with valid tickets can enter the airport without authorisation from the Management and Airport police, visitor must display a badge indication the level of access they have been granted ( Only Red Badges are for Air side access) and visitors are escorted.