Arusha Airport

HTAR / ARK

Arusha, TZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTAR 040900Z 15004KT 9999 BKN023 FEW028CB 23/18 Q1021 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,550 ft
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
FEW 2,800 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,850 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,350 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
869 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,550 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,318 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,370 ft
ISA Deviation: +17.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HTAR 040500Z 0406/0506 13005KT 9999 BKN026 TEMPO 0411/0413 TSRA BKN024 FEW026CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 130° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,600 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAR
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,377 ft 105 ft BIT 93°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTAR

1,941 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.1%
MVFR
26.6%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.2%

Arusha Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 31°C with an average of 22.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
N
14%
NE
3.9%
E
28.2%
SE
38%
S
4.7%
SW
1.3%
W
2.3%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.2°C
Range: 10°C to 31°C
10°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

January September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,941 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arusha Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTAR
IATA Code: ARK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,550 ft MSL

Location

City: Arusha
Country: TZ
Latitude: -3.367790°
Longitude: 36.633301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,377 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Arusha Airport

Overview

Arusha Airport serves the northern Tanzanian city of Arusha, situated at a significant elevation of 4,550 feet above mean sea level. Located near key tourism destinations like Mount Kilimanjaro and national parks, the airport supports regional commercial and general aviation operations. Its single bituminous runway (09/27) extends 5,377 feet, accommodating medium-sized aircraft typical of the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Arusha Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 73.9% of observations supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences consistent southeast winds averaging 7.4 knots, with temperatures ranging between 10°C and 31°C and an average of 22.3°C. Visibility remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal occurrences of reduced visibility or fog.

Notable Features

The airport's elevated terrain at 4,550 feet MSL requires careful performance planning for aircraft. Prevailing southeast winds at 135 degrees create predictable wind patterns, with only 3.2% of observations showing calm conditions. The runway alignment allows for consistent wind coverage, with 100% favorable wind conditions for the 09/27 heading.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers consistently favorable wind conditions with an average crosswind component of just 3.8 knots. Pilots should expect optimal VFR conditions, particularly during September, January, and October. The stable weather patterns and moderate wind characteristics make this airport relatively straightforward for approach and landing procedures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.