Julius Nyerere International Airport

HTDA / DAR

Dar es Salaam, TZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Weather Source: Julius Nyerere International Airport (HTDA)
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Current Weather

Display Units
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09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
8 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTDA 040900Z 18008KT 9999 -TSRA SCT01 SCT019 FEW020CB 29/24 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 182 ft
SCT 1,900 ft AGL
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,082 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,182 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (182 ft)
Pressure Alt
220 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,944 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HTDA 040500Z 0406/0512 23005KT 9999 SCT016 FEW018CB TEMPO 0408/0413 14010KT TSRA BKN018 FEW020CB BECMG 0414/0417 SCT028
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TDA
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
9,843 ft 151 ft ASP 45°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
14/32 3,280 ft 98 ft ASP 135°
5.7 kt 5.7 kt
45° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTDA

2,249 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Julius Nyerere International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.2 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.1°C (range: 19°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
31.8%
E
28.2%
SE
11.5%
S
6.9%
SW
6.8%
W
4.1%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.1°C
Range: 19°C to 34°C
19°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

February October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,249 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Julius Nyerere International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTDA
IATA Code: DAR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 182 ft MSL

Location

City: Dar es Salaam
Country: TZ
Latitude: -6.878110°
Longitude: 39.202599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,280 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Julius Nyerere International Airport

Overview

Julius Nyerere International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city and economic center. Located at coordinates -6.878110, 39.202599, the airport sits at an elevation of 182 feet mean sea level and handles significant commercial and passenger traffic for the region.

Flying Conditions

Situated near the equator, the airport experiences tropical maritime climate conditions with two primary seasons affecting flight operations. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and variable wind patterns, particularly during the wet seasons from March to May and November to December.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 9,843-foot runway (05/23) and a secondary 3,280-foot runway (14/32). Its relatively low elevation and coastal location create unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully assess during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23, being the longer and primary runway, will typically be the preferred approach vector for most aircraft operations. Wind direction and intensity will influence specific runway selection, with pilots advised to carefully monitor local meteorological conditions during their flight planning and approach phases.

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

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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.