International hub · Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam/Julius Nyerere Intl
- Elevation
- 182 ft
- Coordinates
- 6°52′S 39°12′E
- Local time
- Africa/Dar es Salaam
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
HTDA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Dar Es Salaam/Julius Nyerere Intl (HTDA/DAR) has 2 runways; the longest, 05/23, is 9,843 ft (3,000 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HTDA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Africa/Dar es Salaam
Country
Tanzania
TZ
Municipality
Dar es Salaam
Elevation
182 ft
Position
-6.8735, 39.2073
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · HTDA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 151 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 14/32 | 3,280 ft (1,000 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HTDA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Dar Es Salaam/Julius Nyerere Intl (HTDA / DAR) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HTDA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HTDA
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.
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Ground Handling at HTDA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HTDA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HTDA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HTDA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HTDA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HTDA: 6° 52′ 25″ S 39° 12′ 26″ E; elevation 182 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Dar Es Salaam
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Dar Es Salaam. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HTDA.
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Cargo Operations at HTDA
Support for freighter operations into HTDA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HTDA sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into HTDA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Dar Es Salaam/Julius Nyerere Intl — one desk for the whole trip.