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Arusha Airport (HTAR/ARK) — Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
At a glance
- Fuel
- Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL
- Tower
- 118.4
- Runways
- 09/27
- Elevation
- 4,550 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HTAR
- Name: Arusha Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -3.36779
- Longitude: 36.633301
- Elevation: 4550 ft
- Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
- Municipality: Arusha
- IATA Code: ARK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 1639x32m
- Surface: BIT
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.400 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; TAA regulated approx USD 5/ton
- Parking Fee: USD 2.50/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: TZS
- Remarks: Arusha Airport. Northern Tanzania. TAA operated. Gateway to Ngorongoro and northern safari circuit.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited fuel. Pre-arrange. Charter hub for safari operators.
- Fuel Type: Avgas 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited availability for light aircraft safari operations.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. No CIQ. Use HTKJ (Kilimanjaro) for international arrivals. Safari charter hub.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. High altitude (4,550 ft). Short runway. Light aircraft and charter only. Mt Meru terrain.
Airport Services
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Tanzania, United Republic of Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 5d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require permits with same fees and validity.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers HTAR. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at HTAR?
- The tower frequency at Arusha Airport is 118.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HTAR?
- Arusha Airport offers Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL.
- Does HTAR require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Arusha Airport (Tanzania, United Republic of). Permit details for Tanzania, United Republic of
- Where is HTAR located?
- Arusha Airport (HTAR) is located in Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of.
- What is the IATA code for HTAR?
- The IATA code for Arusha Airport is ARK.
- How long is the runway at HTAR?
- The main runway at Arusha Airport (09/27) measures 1639x32m.