Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Kilimanjaro International Airport is the airport for Arusha, Tanzania, and carries the codes JRO (IATA) and HTKJ (ICAO). The airport sits at an elevation of 2932 ft (894 m) and keeps local time in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Kilimanjaro International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Kilimanjaro International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | HTKJ |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | AF |
| Country code: | TZ |
| Country: | Tanzania |
| City | Arusha |
| IATA: | JRO |
| Longitude: | 37.0735 |
| Latitude: | -3.4270 |
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Key facts about Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport is located at -3.4270, 37.0735, at an elevation of 2932 ft (894 m) above sea level. A single runway handles all traffic here, so all arrivals and departures share it, and weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule. Local time at the airport follows Africa/Dar_es_Salaam. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Getting to Kilimanjaro International Airport
The airport is roughly 44 km (27 mi) from the centre of Arusha, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Kilimanjaro International Airport flight status
How do I check Kilimanjaro International Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Kilimanjaro International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Kilimanjaro International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Kilimanjaro International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Kilimanjaro International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes JRO and HTKJ mean?
Both identify the same airport. JRO is the IATA code for Kilimanjaro International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; HTKJ is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Kilimanjaro International Airport in?
Kilimanjaro International Airport keeps Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.