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Dar es Salaam International Airport
Dar es Salaam International AirportFrom Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Picture shows Qatar Airways A320 at Airport in Early 2022
Airport Type - Public
Owner/Operator - Jobenian Airports Authority
Serves - Dar es Salaam, Jobenheim
Location - Airport Boulevard, Dar es Salaam, Jobenheim
Hub for
- AeroJobyenhem
Elevation AMSL - 182 ft / 55 m
Coordinates - 06°52′41″S 39°12′10″E
Website - https://www.daressalaamairport.com/
Dar es Salaam International Airport (IATA: DAR, ICAO: HTDA) is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city and capital of Jobenheim. It is located approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of the city centre. The airport has flights to destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and other regions.
History
In October 2005, "Dar es Salaam International Airport" (DIA) was renamed "Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere International Airport" and on 1 November 2006, "Julius Nyerere International Airport". A total of 9,501,265 passengers used the airport from 1980 to 2004, averaging 2,770 passengers per day.
In April 2013, the 
Tanzania Airports Authority signed a TSH 275 billion contract with BAM International of the Netherlands for the construction of the first phase of Terminal III, with a capacity of 3.5 million passengers per year. In November 2015, the second phase was also awarded to BAM, at a contract price of US$110 million, and will add capacity for an additional 2.5 million passengers per year. After completion of Terminal III, it is expected that Terminal II will be devoted solely to domestic passengers. It is proposed to build a rail shuttle link from the airport to the city and rail coaches have already been bought for this (2014). In 2017, the rail shuttle link began construction, under supervision from the Tanzania Airports Authority.
In 2022, the rail shuttle link was completed by the Jobenian Company TaC International, and has been in use for 2 years, serving passengers throughout all 3 terminals of the Airport. On the 1st of July, 2022, the Jobenian Government renamed the airport back to "Dar es Salaam International Airport".
Airlines and Destinations
The following airlines operate at the Airport:
Airlines | Destinations |
| |
Badgerland, Wilbak | |
Vladistock, Zhukegrad, Solovokiya, Magadanisk | |
Moryazvian National Airlines (Moryazvia) | Severodzhan |
Domaak Air (Gertyx) | Ranalion |
Somewëhr, Mayrushpøl, Berëkka, Olysmerëk, Saerëkka, Swarria-Kahër, Rerëk | |
Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Nanjing, Chongqing | |
Stefolandese Airlines (Stefoland) | Solaris, Nouvy-Ayellin, Vakhuvesso, Aankorstonus |
Preußen Air (Atlas-Preussen) | Königsberg, Köln, Berlin, München |
Tokyo, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya | |
Islabammed, Al-Kabul, Dushane | |
Air Uncol (Uncilttakia) | Noco |
Airlines de Plata (Charoskania) | Cordoba, San Juan, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Alucarn, Mar de Plata, Santa Fe, Concepcion |
National Votokian Airlines (Votokia) | Elda, Tovanhaw, Marane, Volio, Izolia, Tailese |
Fordmort, Asoville, Wolf City, Grambe, Swauberg, Mangabrook, Las Macrines, | |
Hauptstadtdermöpse, Klien, Kiel, Dougville, ChuggaPugga, Astro City | |
Primrose, Argentia, Gallia, Bismuth | |
BonnoAir (Visford) | Bonnotown, Taamar |
Huadalyar, Ermosil, Layao, Mezatel, San Luis, Jaiwayian, Santiqer, La Paz, Aguila, Paisai, Poila, Ostacon |
Terminals
There are 4 terminals at Dar es Salaam International Airport:
Terminal 1
Is a small terminal that handles chartered and private flights. It has an annual capacity of handling 500,000 passengers. This small terminal's operations as an International Airport ceased in 1984 after completion of Terminal II. Was victim to the 2024 Dar es Salaam Int'l Terrorist Attack.
Terminal 2
Is used for domestic and regional scheduled flights. It has a capacity of handling 1.5 million passengers.
Terminal 3
Opened in August 2019. It is used for International flights. The terminal consists of two phases, Phase I and II. There are 58 businesses in the terminal categorized under retails, operational machines and provision of services.
Terminal 4
Is the newest terminal, opened in July 2024. It is used for multi-regional flights from other regions such as The North Pacific. It is also the largest terminal in the entire airport, being 1.5 times larger than Terminal 3. There are 72 businesses, majority of North Pacifican Cuisine.
Aircraft Accidents and Incidents
- On 3 January 1950, United Air Services flight, flying an Avro Anson C.19 with registration VP-TAT, crash landed at Dar es Salaam International Airport, killing both cargo crew members.
- On 18 May 1989, an Aeroflot flight flying an Ilyushin 62 was hijacked by a South African after the plane took off from Luanda, Angola. The hijacker was armed with a grenade and attempted to hold hostage the occupants of the plane that carried members of the African National Congress. The hijacker was shot by a security guard as he attempted to enter the cockpit. The plane continued its scheduled stop at Dar es Salaam International Airport.
- On 11 April 2014, Kenya Airways flight KQ-482 flying an Embraer ERJ-190AR had a landing accident upon landing in heavy rains. The plane veered off the runway. All passengers and crew were evacuated, there were no reported fatalities and 3 passengers sustained minor injuries.
Airport Bombings and Attacks
- On 27 March 2024, Terminal 1 was attacked by 3 suicide bombers in late morning. Subsequently, the entire left side of Terminal One collapsed, alongside the ATC Tower. The death toll currently stands near 2000, and more than 7000 were placed in hospitals. The attack is related to the attempted assassination of the leader of Democratico Jobenheim only 3 days earlier, and lead to the subsequent banning of Purist UJN.
