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Abeid Amani Karume Intl
Abeid Amani Karume Intl (HTZA/ZNZ) serves Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 54 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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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HTZA
- Name: Abeid Amani Karume Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -6.22202
- Longitude: 39.224899
- Elevation: 54 ft
- Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
- Municipality: Zanzibar
- IATA Code: ZNZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Distance from City: 17.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 9915 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 121.200 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: N/A
- 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 USD 8/ton
- Parking Fee: USD 4/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: TAA fees. Abeid Amani Karume serves Zanzibar island.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Puma Energy or Oryx Oil. Fuel availability can be limited; pre-arrange.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa on arrival available (USD 50). Yellow fever certificate required from endemic areas.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Island airport; tropical weather. Popular tourist destination.
Alternates
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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 HTZA?
- The tower frequency at Abeid Amani Karume Intl is 121.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HTZA?
- Abeid Amani Karume Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does HTZA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Abeid Amani Karume Intl (Tanzania, United Republic of).