Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO): Codes, Runways & Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport (IATA: JRO · ICAO: HTKJ) is a large airport serving Arusha, Tanzania. It lies at 3.4270° S, 37.0735° E, 2932 ft (894 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Arusha in Tanzania. It is identified by the IATA code JRO and the ICAO code HTKJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kilimanjaro International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 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 2932 ft (894 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Moshi Airport (QSI) about 29 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 ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kilimanjaro International Airport
Where is Kilimanjaro International Airport located?
Kilimanjaro International Airport is located in Arusha, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 3.4270° S, 37.0735° E.
What is the airport code for Kilimanjaro International Airport?
Kilimanjaro International Airport has an IATA code of JRO and an ICAO code of HTKJ.
How long is the runway at Kilimanjaro International Airport?
Kilimanjaro International Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kilimanjaro International Airport have?
Kilimanjaro International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kilimanjaro International Airport a major airport?
Kilimanjaro International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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