Kigoma Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-13

Kigoma Airport (ICAO: HTKA) is the main air gateway to Kigoma Region in western Tanzania. It sits in the east of Ujiji, a few kilometres from Kigoma town on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, and lies at an elevation of about 823 metres.

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Services at Kigoma Airport

1 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers45K45,338 in 2024
  • Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
  • Movements1.2K1,184 flights a year
  • Local timeDar es Salaam time
  • IATATKQICAO HTKA
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1domestic
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • KIDomesticKigoma Airport TerminalAir Tanzania

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • KigomaWest of the airport5 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Kigoma Airport?

Kigoma Airport uses the following codes: IATA: TKQ, ICAO: HTKA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Kigoma Airport located?

Kigoma Airport is located in Kigoma, Xigoma Region, Tanzania. The airport coordinates are -4.8862°, 29.6709°.

What services are available at Kigoma Airport?

Kigoma Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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