Large airport · Arusha, Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport
The airport handled 1,044,276 passengers in 2024, making it the third busiest airport in the country, after Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar. Its IATA code is JRO. Its ICAO code is HTKJ. It has 1 runway, longest 11,811 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,932 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Arusha, Tanzania |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JRO |
| ICAO code | HTKJ |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,811 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 2,932 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 3.4270° S, 37.0735° E |
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What Kilimanjaro International Airport is known for
The airport handled 1,044,276 passengers in 2024, making it the third busiest airport in the country, after Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar.
History
The airport handled 1,044,276 passengers in 2024, making it the third busiest airport in the country, after Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Kilimanjaro International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Mount Kilimanjaro · Tanzania · 31.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kilimanjaro International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Arusha National Park · Tanzania · 20.6 miles away
- Kilimanjaro National Park · Tanzania · 32.1 miles away
- Amboseli National Park · Kenya · 55.1 miles away
- Tsavo West National Park · Kenya · 73.5 miles away
- Chyulu Hills · Kenya · 78.3 miles away
- Tarangire National Park · Tanzania · 85.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kilimanjaro International Airport?
The airport handled 1,044,276 passengers in 2024, making it the third busiest airport in the country, after Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar.
What is the airport code for Kilimanjaro International Airport?
Kilimanjaro International Airport — its IATA code is JRO and its ICAO code is HTKJ.
Where is Kilimanjaro International Airport located?
Kilimanjaro International Airport serves Arusha, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 3.4270° S, 37.0735° E.
What is the history of Kilimanjaro International Airport?
The airport handled 1,044,276 passengers in 2024, making it the third busiest airport in the country, after Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3254
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilimanjaro_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.