Airport code
ARK — Arusha Airport
ARK is the IATA code for Arusha Airport, an airport serving Arusha, Tanzania. Its ICAO code is HTAR, and it operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at -3.3678, 36.6333 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4550 ft (1387 m).
Overview
About Arusha Airport
Arusha Airport is a domestic airport located in Olasiti ward of the city of Arusha, the capital of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The airport is currently undergoing an expansion, which includes a new apron and terminal building.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | ARK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HTAR |
| Airport name | Arusha Airport |
| City | Arusha |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | -3.3678 |
| Longitude | 36.6333 |
| Elevation | 4550 ft (1387 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,377 ft (1,639 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Arusha Airport?
The IATA code for Arusha Airport is ARK.
What is the ICAO code for Arusha Airport?
The ICAO code for Arusha Airport is HTAR.
Where is ARK airport located?
Arusha Airport (ARK) is located in Arusha, Tanzania.
What time zone is ARK in?
Arusha Airport operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to ARK?
The nearest airport to Arusha Airport (ARK) is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, about 49 km away.
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