Arusha Airport (ARK): Codes, Runways & Location
Arusha Airport (IATA: ARK · ICAO: HTAR) is a medium-sized airport serving Arusha, Tanzania. It lies at 3.3678° S, 36.6333° E, 4550 ft (1387 m) above sea level.
Overview of Arusha Airport
Arusha Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Arusha in Tanzania. It is identified by the IATA code ARK and the ICAO code HTAR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Arusha Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1639 m (5377 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 4550 ft (1387 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) about 49 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,639 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arusha Airport
Where is Arusha Airport located?
Arusha Airport is located in Arusha, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 3.3678° S, 36.6333° E.
What is the airport code for Arusha Airport?
Arusha Airport has an IATA code of ARK and an ICAO code of HTAR.
How long is the runway at Arusha Airport?
Arusha Airport's longest runway is about 1639 m (5377 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Arusha Airport have?
Arusha Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Arusha Airport a major airport?
Arusha Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Arusha Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →