Airport code
TKQ — Kigoma Airport
TKQ is the IATA code for Kigoma Airport, an airport serving Kigoma, Tanzania. Its ICAO code is HTKA, and it operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at -4.8862, 29.6709 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2700 ft (823 m).
Overview
About Kigoma Airport
Kigoma Airport is an airport in western Tanzania serving Kigoma. It is located at the east area of Ujiji. The government of Tanzania is planning to improve the airport. The Kigoma non-directional beacon is located on the field. Ground handling at the airport is conducted by the Livingstone Aviation Services Limited.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | TKQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HTKA |
| Airport name | Kigoma Airport |
| City | Kigoma |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | -4.8862 |
| Longitude | 29.6709 |
| Elevation | 2700 ft (823 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,797 ft (1,767 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kigoma Airport?
The IATA code for Kigoma Airport is TKQ.
What is the ICAO code for Kigoma Airport?
The ICAO code for Kigoma Airport is HTKA.
Where is TKQ airport located?
Kigoma Airport (TKQ) is located in Kigoma, Tanzania.
What time zone is TKQ in?
Kigoma Airport operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to TKQ?
The nearest airport to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) is Kalemie Airport (FMI) in Kalemie, about 119 km away.
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