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HTZA
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport · Zanzibar
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
54 ft / 16 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 121.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 9,915 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (HTZA), located in Zanzibar, 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 54 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HTZA / ZNZ
Municipality
Zanzibar
Country
Region
TZ-07 — Kaskazini Unguja Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
54 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,915 ft / 3,022 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
RWY 18 (174°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (354°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-ZNZ | CRS: 358°
APP APP
121.20 MHz
TWR TWR
121.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026