Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): Codes, Runways & Location
Julius Nyerere International Airport (IATA: DAR · ICAO: HTDA) is a large airport serving Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It lies at 6.8735° S, 39.2073° E, 182 ft (55 m) above sea level.
Overview of Julius Nyerere International Airport
Julius Nyerere International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. It is identified by the IATA code DAR and the ICAO code HTDA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Julius Nyerere International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 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 182 ft (55 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) about 72 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Julius Nyerere International Airport
Where is Julius Nyerere International Airport located?
Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 6.8735° S, 39.2073° E.
What is the airport code for Julius Nyerere International Airport?
Julius Nyerere International Airport has an IATA code of DAR and an ICAO code of HTDA.
How long is the runway at Julius Nyerere International Airport?
Julius Nyerere International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Julius Nyerere International Airport have?
Julius Nyerere International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Julius Nyerere International Airport a major airport?
Julius Nyerere International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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