# Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

> Arusha, TZ · IATA: JRO · ICAO: HTKJ · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `JRO` |
| ICAO | `HTKJ` |
| City | Arusha |
| Country | TZ |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 894 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -3.42941, 37.07450 |

## Description

Tanzania's horticultural exports are worth around USD 700 million and growing at roughly eleven percent a year — and much of that produce leaves the country through Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Cut flowers, cuttings and vegetables from the fertile slopes between Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru fill its cargo manifests. Swissport operates a refrigerated air cargo warehouse here, working around the clock to keep the cold chain intact for perishable shipments. Direct freighter services link JRO with Europe and the Middle East, while forwarders also draw on belly capacity from KLM, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways. On the passenger side, the airport is the gateway to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari circuits and to Kilimanjaro climbs. Customs clearance is handled on site; for larger volumes or sea-freight combinations, the Port of Dar es Salaam is reachable by road.

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