Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (IATA: ZNZ · ICAO: HTZA) is a large airport serving Zanzibar, Tanzania. It lies at 6.2220° S, 39.2249° E, 54 ft (16 m) above sea level.
Overview of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Zanzibar in Tanzania. It is identified by the IATA code ZNZ and the ICAO code HTZA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3022 m (9915 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 54 ft (16 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) about 72 km away.
Live weather · Open-Meteo
Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,022 m — A380 / 747 capable
Explore more airports in Tanzania
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is one of many airports in Tanzania. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Where is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport located?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 6.2220° S, 39.2249° E.
What is the airport code for Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has an IATA code of ZNZ and an ICAO code of HTZA.
How long is the runway at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport's longest runway is about 3022 m (9915 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Abeid Amani Karume International Airport have?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport a major airport?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Abeid Amani Karume International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →