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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 · AsphaltLIGHTED
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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

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°
RWY 18 (174°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (354°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-ZNZ | CRS: 358°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
121.20 MHz
TWR TWR
121.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HTDAILS
Julius Nyerere International Airport
73 km / 39 nm
HTPE
Pemba Airport
125 km / 68 nm
HTTG
Tanga Airport
127 km / 68 nm
HKMOILS
Moi International Airport
247 km / 133 nm
HKML
Malindi Airport
347 km / 187 nm

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