Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

HTZA / ZNZ

Zanzibar, TZ

Last Updated
Nov 2, 19:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTZA 021900Z 10005KT 9999 FEW016 25/23 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 54ft
FEW 1,600ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,654ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (54 ft)
Pressure Alt
-28 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,185 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HTZA 021700Z 0218/0318 09005KT 9999 FEW016 BECMG 0304/0306 15010KT BKN016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR 150° 10kt
Ceiling: 1,600ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TZA
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
9,915 ft 148 ft ASP 174°
↑ 0.9kt ↔ 4.9kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTZA
IATA Code: ZNZ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 54 ft MSL

Location

City: Zanzibar
Country: TZ
Latitude: -6.222020°
Longitude: 39.224899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,915 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (HTZA/ZNZ) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Zanzibar, TZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 54 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.