The roles of Tanzania Airports Authority are:

1. To operate, manage, maintain and develop airports in Tanzania mainland in a professional and cost effective manner.
2. To provide comfortable, efficient and secure services and facilities for the movement of passengers and cargo in its airports thereby giving a positive image of the country to the outside world.
3. To give technical advice to the Government on the development of airports.
4. To ensure that the Government’s airport policies, regulations, procedures and international standards are implemented accordingly.
5. To advice the Government on national and international aspects of airport management.
6. To support national economic development by providing the necessary airport infrastructure, facilities, and services.