KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Kilimanjaro International Airport also known as KIA, (also known by IATA as JRO, and by ICAO as HTKJ) is one of the two biggest International Airport located in Hai District in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. This Airport serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi mostly but also nearest regions. The airport handled more than 1,012,731 passengers currently and mainly serves regional flights as well as a few long haul services due to its importance as a leisure destination. It is the largest airport in northern Tanzania, by size and passenger volume.
This airport facilitates the tourism industry for visitors travelling to Arusha Region, Kilimanjaro Region, Mara Region and Manyara Region. These four regions are home to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, and elsewhere. The airport bills itself as the Gateway to Africa’s Wildlife Heritage.