Tanzania Airports Authority

Tanzania Airports Authority was established on 29th November 1999 vide Government Notice Number 404 of 1999 under the Executive Agency Act Number 30 of 1997. The Authority assumed the functions of the former Directorate of Aerodromes under the Ministry of Communications and Transport currently the Ministry of Transport. The establishment of the Agency is part of the Government efforts in changing the public service structure which is geared towards improving service delivery.

Our Mandate

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.

Tanzania Airports Authority manage Airports and Airstrips in TANZANIA MAINLAND ONLY. Number of Airports Managed by TAA are -

• 2 International Airports: Julius Nyerere International Airports and Kilimanjaro International Airports
  
• 18 Domestic/Local Airports
• 37 Airstrips