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Abeid Amani Karume Intl (HTZA/ZNZ) — Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 121.2
Runways: 18/36
Elevation: 54 ft

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79% Data Complete 41 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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

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; 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
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa on arrival available (USD 50). Yellow fever certificate required from endemic areas.

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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

HTDA

ICAO: HTDA
Name: Julius Nyerere Intl
Distance (NM): 39.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival for most nationalities (approx USD 50). Yellow fever certificate required.

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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Active NOTAMs

A0209/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 05/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026. UPDATES INCLUDE ELEVATION OF AREA 2 AERODROME OBSTACLES, AND INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHARTS HTZA RNP RWY 18, HTZA RNP RWY 36, HTZA ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 18 AND HTZA ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 18.

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

A0196/26

caution

Apron restriction

NEW APN CONST WIP AT THE AREA BTN TWY C, TROPICAL HANGAR AND TAXILANE D. CTN ADVISED DRG TAXING ON TWY C AND TAXILANE D.

2026-09-18 15:00 UTC 2026-12-10 16:00 UTC

A0197/26

caution

Apron restriction

NEW APN CONST WIP AT THE AREA BTN TWY C, TROPICAL HANGAR AND TAXILANE D. CTN ADVISED DRG TAXING ON TWY C AND TAXILANE D.

2026-09-17 16:00 UTC 2026-12-10 16:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

HTXX Sanzale Airport 25 NM HTDA Julius Nyerere Intl 39 NM HTAG Amani Beach Airport 47 NM HTPE Pemba Airport 68 NM HTTG Tanga Airport 68 NM HTNG Ngerengere Air Force Base 70 NM HTMO Mombo Airport 98 NM HTMG Morogoro Airport 100 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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). Permit details for Tanzania, United Republic of
Where is HTZA located?: Abeid Amani Karume Intl (HTZA) is located in Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of.
What is the IATA code for HTZA?: The IATA code for Abeid Amani Karume Intl is ZNZ.
Is HTZA a port of entry?: Yes, Abeid Amani Karume Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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