Large airport · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Julius Nyerere International Airport (IATA: DAR, ICAO: HTDA) is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. Its IATA code is DAR. Its ICAO code is HTDA. It has 2 runways, longest 9,843 ft (ASP). Elevation 182 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
|---|---|
| IATA code | DAR |
| ICAO code | HTDA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 9,843 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 182 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 6.8735° S, 39.2073° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Julius Nyerere International Airport is known for
Julius Nyerere International Airport (IATA: DAR, ICAO: HTDA) is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania.
History
It is named after Julius Nyerere (1922–1999), the nation's first president.
Official website: https://www.taa.go.tz/services/jnia — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Julius Nyerere International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Stone Town, Zanzibar · Tanzania · 49.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Julius Nyerere International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park · Tanzania · 46.3 miles away
- Saadani National Park · Kenya · 68.0 miles away
- Mikumi National Park · Tanzania · 144.8 miles away
- Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park · Kenya · 149.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Julius Nyerere International Airport?
Julius Nyerere International Airport (IATA: DAR, ICAO: HTDA) is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania.
What is the airport code for Julius Nyerere International Airport?
Julius Nyerere International Airport — its IATA code is DAR and its ICAO code is HTDA.
Where is Julius Nyerere International Airport located?
Julius Nyerere International Airport serves Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 6.8735° S, 39.2073° E.
What is the history of Julius Nyerere International Airport?
It is named after Julius Nyerere (1922–1999), the nation's first president.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3251
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Nyerere_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.