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Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,932 ft / 894 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 11,834 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kilimanjaro International Airport (HTKJ), located in Arusha, Tanzania. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,932 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kilimanjaro International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HTKJ / JRO
Municipality
Arusha
Country
Region
TZ-01 — Arusha Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,932 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,834 ft / 3,607 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 87° / 267°
RWY 09 (87°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-KJ | CRS: 89°
RWY 27 (267°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP
119.90 MHz
APP APP
120.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.60 MHz
TWR TWR
120.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HTAR
Arusha Airport
49 km / 27 nm
HKAM
Amboseli Airport
89 km / 48 nm
HTLM
Lake Manyara Airport
140 km / 75 nm
HKJKILS
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
235 km / 127 nm
HKNW
Nairobi Wilson Airport
236 km / 128 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026