Kilimanjaro International Airport is a large airport serving Arusha, Tanzania. Its IATA code is JRO and its ICAO code is HTKJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,932 ft (894 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JRO
- ICAO code
- HTKJ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,932 ft (894 m)
- Coordinates
- -3.4271, 37.0735
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 11,811 ft · 3,600 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kilimanjaro International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ARK Arusha Airport | Arusha, Tanzania | 49 km · 30 mi |
| ASV Amboseli Airport | Ol Tukai, Kenya | 89 km · 55 mi |
| NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Nairobi, Kenya | 235 km · 146 mi |
| WIL Nairobi Wilson Airport | Nairobi, Kenya | 236 km · 147 mi |
| SEU Seronera Airport | Seronera, Tanzania | 272 km · 169 mi |
| MBA Moi International Airport | Mombasa, Kenya | 288 km · 179 mi |
| TGT Tanga Airport | Tanga, Tanzania | 289 km · 180 mi |
| MRE Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | Serena, Kenya | 321 km · 199 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JRO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,695 | 1,675 | 1,455 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,750 | 2,330 | 2,025 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,042 | 3,133 | 2,723 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,559 | 3,454 | 3,002 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,541 | 4,064 | 3,532 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,713 | 4,171 | 3,625 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,060 | 4,387 | 3,812 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,457 | 4,633 | 4,026 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,198 | 5,715 | 4,966 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,367 | 5,820 | 5,058 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,378 | 7,070 | 6,144 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,981 | 7,445 | 6,469 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,006 | 7,460 | 6,483 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,106 | 8,144 | 7,077 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,936 | 9,281 | 8,065 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,777 | 9,804 | 8,519 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 119.900 | |
| APP | APP | 120.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kilimanjaro International Airport?
The IATA code of Kilimanjaro International Airport is JRO and its ICAO code is HTKJ.
Where is Kilimanjaro International Airport located?
Kilimanjaro International Airport is in Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania, at -3.4271, 37.0735.
What time zone is Kilimanjaro International Airport in?
Kilimanjaro International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kilimanjaro International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Arusha Airport (ARK), about 49 km (30 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.