Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Zanzibar, Kaskazini Unguja Region (Tanzania)
IATA: ZNZ ICAO: HTZA
Longest Active Runway
9,915 ft
3,022 meters
Field Elevation
54 ft
16 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-6.2220°, 39.2249°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#4 in Tanzania
Among 21 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1034 Worldwide
Top 13.7% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5830 MSL
Top 79.8% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-0.9%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,915 ft (3,022 m). It ranks as the #4 longest runway in Tanzania and #1034 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,915 ft (3022m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam) | DAR | 39.1 NM (72.4 km) | 9,843 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)