Large airport · Zanzibar, Tanzania
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Swahili: Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Abeid Amani Karume, IATA: ZNZ, ICAO: HTZA) is the main airport in the Zanzibar Archipelago located on Unguja Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Its IATA code is ZNZ. Its ICAO code is HTZA. It has 1 runway, longest 9,915 ft (ASP). Elevation 54 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Zanzibar, Tanzania |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ZNZ |
| ICAO code | HTZA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,915 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 54 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 6.2220° S, 39.2249° E |
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What Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is known for
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Swahili: Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Abeid Amani Karume, IATA: ZNZ, ICAO: HTZA) is the main airport in the Zanzibar Archipelago located on Unguja Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
History
It was renamed in 2010 in honour of Abeid Amani Karume (1905–1972), the island's first president.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Stone Town, Zanzibar · Tanzania · 4.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park · Tanzania · 12.3 miles away
- Saadani National Park · Kenya · 36.1 miles away
- Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park · Kenya · 104.6 miles away
- Mkomazi National Park · Tanzania · 144.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Swahili: Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Abeid Amani Karume, IATA: ZNZ, ICAO: HTZA) is the main airport in the Zanzibar Archipelago located on Unguja Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
What is the airport code for Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport — its IATA code is ZNZ and its ICAO code is HTZA.
Where is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport located?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport serves Zanzibar, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 6.2220° S, 39.2249° E.
What is the history of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
It was renamed in 2010 in honour of Abeid Amani Karume (1905–1972), the island's first president.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3260
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abeid_Amani_Karume_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.