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Kigoma Airport

IATA TKQICAO HTKA🇹🇿 Kigoma
Coordinates
4.8862°S, 29.6709°E
Elevation
2,700 ft (823 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
TZ-08
Time zone
Dar es Salaam(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:50
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
19:04
Civil dusk
19:26

About 11h 52m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kigoma Airport

Kigoma Airport

Kigoma Airport is an airport in western Tanzania serving Kigoma. It is located at the east area of Ujiji. The government of Tanzania is planning to improve the airport. The Kigoma non-directional beacon is located on the field. Ground handling at the airport is conducted by the Livingstone Aviation Services Limited.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 345,797 ft / 1,767 mUnkUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kigoma Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kigoma Airport?

The ICAO code for Kigoma Airport is HTKA, and its IATA code is TKQ.

Where is Kigoma Airport located?

Kigoma Airport is small airport located in Kigoma, Tanzania, at an elevation of 2,700 ft (823 m).

How many runways does Kigoma Airport have?

Kigoma Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,797 ft / 1,767 m.

What time zone is Kigoma Airport in?

Kigoma Airport is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kigoma Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kigoma Airport is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kigoma Airport?

The nearest airport to Kigoma Airport is Kasulu Airport (TZ-0006), about 32.8 nm to the ne, followed by Uvinza Airport and Gihohi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kigoma Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.