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Kilimanjaro Intl
Kilimanjaro Intl (HTKJ/JRO) serves Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, United Republic of. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 2932 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HTKJ
- Name: Kilimanjaro Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -3.42941
- Longitude: 37.074501
- Elevation: 2932 ft
- Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
- Municipality: Kilimanjaro
- IATA Code: JRO
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Distance from City: 54.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 11834 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (09), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.600 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: http://www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx TZS 40000-160000 per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then TZS 15000-60000 per tonne per day
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: TZS
- Remarks: Kilimanjaro International. Handlers: KIAHS, Swissport. Safari/tourism gateway.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Higher inland transport costs. Limited tankering options.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. Same Tanzanian visa policies as Dar es Salaam.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Terrain awareness critical due to proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft).
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.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at HTKJ?
- The tower frequency at Kilimanjaro Intl is 120.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HTKJ?
- Kilimanjaro Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does HTKJ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kilimanjaro Intl (Tanzania, United Republic of).