Airport code

DAR Airport Code, Julius Nyerere International Airport

DAR is the IATA code for Julius Nyerere International Airport, the main international gateway for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Airlines and booking systems use DAR, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HTDA. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 6.87° S, 39.21° E.

City
Dar es Salaam
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-6.8735, 39.20729
Elevation
182 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Dar es Salaam airport code?

The airport code for Julius Nyerere International Airport is DAR. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code HTDA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 429 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HTDA begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.

Where is DAR?

Julius Nyerere International Airport serves Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is close to sea level at 182 ft (55 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at DAR

It has 2 runways. The longest is 9,843 ft (3.00 km), designated 05/23.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Dar es Salaam?

The IATA airport code for Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam is DAR. Its ICAO code is HTDA.

What is the 3-letter code for Dar es Salaam?

The 3-letter IATA code for Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam is DAR.

What airport is DAR?

DAR is Julius Nyerere International Airport, located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

What country is DAR in?

DAR (Julius Nyerere International Airport) is in Tanzania.

Where is DAR airport located?

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, at coordinates -6.8735, 39.20729.

What is the ICAO code for Julius Nyerere International Airport?

The ICAO code for Julius Nyerere International Airport is HTDA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code DAR.

What is the difference between DAR and HTDA?

DAR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HTDA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

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Popular routes from DAR

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