Regional airport · Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha
- Elevation
- 4,550 ft
- Coordinates
- 3°22′S 36°38′E
- Local time
- Africa/Dar es Salaam
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Field information
HTAR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Arusha (HTAR/ARK) has one runway, 09/27, 5,377 ft (1,639 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 0330-1600. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HTAR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Dar es Salaam
Country
Tanzania
TZ
Municipality
Arusha
Elevation
4,550 ft
Position
-3.3678, 36.6333
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
0330-1600
Runways · HTAR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,377 ft (1,639 m) | 105 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HTAR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Arusha (HTAR / ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HTAR is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HTAR
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Tanzania
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Tanzania. Applicable permit lead times for Tanzania are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Tanzania are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at HTAR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HTAR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at HTAR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HTAR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HTAR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HTAR: 3° 22′ 4″ S 36° 38′ 0″ E; elevation 4550 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Arusha
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Arusha. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HTAR.
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Cargo Operations at HTAR
Support for freighter operations into HTAR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HTAR sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into HTAR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Arusha — one desk for the whole trip.