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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Tanzania",
    "addressLocality": "Tanga"
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  "airlines": [
    "Air Tanzania"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
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  "city": "Tanga",
  "code": "TGT",
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  "connection_tips": "Tanga Airport offers excellent connectivity to Tanzania's tourism and business hubs despite its modest size. Fire Category 2 emergency capabilities ensure safety standards, while the modest size allows for personalized service and quick aircraft boarding. Security processing is straightforward but thorough, reflecting Tanzania's international safety standards. The tropical coastal climate requires travelers to prepare for seasonal variations, particularly during the long rains (March-May) when afternoon thunderstorms can affect flight schedules.\n\nThe new terminal facilities offer comfortable waiting areas and efficient processing, though travelers should arrive early during peak tourist seasons when flights to Zanzibar experience high demand. Air Tanzania operates reliable daily flights to Dar es Salaam (45 minutes) and frequent services to Zanzibar (30 minutes), making it an ideal gateway for northern coast exploration. Smart travelers utilize Tanga Airport to avoid crowded Dar es Salaam connections when heading to Zanzibar, often finding better availability and more relaxed travel experience through this efficient regional hub. The facility serves as an excellent connection point for travelers combining beach destinations with cultural tourism in the historic port city.\n\nThe airport's strategic location makes it perfect for accessing historical Tanga attractions, nearby Amboni Caves, and as a departure point for spice island tours. Ground transportation includes reliable taxi services and hotel shuttles, with the A14 trunk road providing excellent access to Tanga city center just 3 kilometers away. The airport's dual runway system provides operational flexibility, with the paved runway handling regular passenger service and the grass runway available during maintenance periods.",
  "country": "Tanzania",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=TZS",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Verify flight schedules as services may be limited.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "TGT",
  "icao": "HTTG",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -5.09236,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities on site; plan ahead.",
  "longitude": 39.071201,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 65,
  "mct_interline": 100,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 65,
  "mct_international_to_international": 80,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the operating airline for assistance with rebooking.",
  "name": "Tanga Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "DAR",
      "name": "Julius Nyerere International"
    },
    {
      "code": "LUY",
      "name": "Lushoto Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PMA",
      "name": "Pemba Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tanga Airport (TGT/HTTG) is a small but strategically important domestic airport located in Mwanzange ward of Tanga City Council in Tanga Region, Tanzania. Situated 3 kilometers west of Tanga city center off the A14 trunk road, the airport operates at coordinates -5.09\u00b0S, 39.07\u00b0E with an elevation of 129 feet above sea level. The facility covers 384.589 hectares and serves as a vital aviation gateway for Tanzania's northern coastal region, connecting the historic port city of Tanga to major domestic destinations across the country.\n\nThe airport infrastructure includes dual runway configurations to accommodate various aircraft types and weather conditions. The primary paved runway 06/24 measures 1,268 meters in length and 30 meters in width, constructed of asphalt suitable for small to medium-sized aircraft including Fokker Friendship types 27, 28, and 50. Additionally, the airport maintains a grass runway 14/32 measuring 1,285 meters long and 40 meters wide, providing operational flexibility during maintenance periods or varying wind conditions. The airport is classified as Category 2C with Fire Category 2 emergency response capabilities.\n\nTerminal facilities at Tanga Airport have undergone significant improvements in recent years, featuring a new, modern passenger terminal designed for comfort and functionality. The upgraded facility provides efficient flight check-in and baggage claim procedures with minimal formalities, ensuring smooth passenger flow despite the airport's modest size. As a regional hub, the terminal offers essential passenger services while maintaining the intimate atmosphere typical of smaller Tanzanian airports, with quick processing times and personalized service.\n\nThe airport is operated by the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) under strict international standards, holding ISO certifications for quality management (9001:2015), environmental management (14001:2015), and occupational health and safety (45001:2018). Passenger traffic has grown substantially from approximately 1,000 passengers in 1999 to over 21,000 by 2013, reflecting the airport's increasing importance in Tanzania's domestic aviation network. The facility also handles cargo operations, which commenced in 2005 and peaked at over 45 tonnes in 2009.\n\nTanga Airport primarily serves domestic scheduled passenger flights operated by small regional carriers using light propeller aircraft suited to the airport's infrastructure. Key destinations include daily or multiple-weekly flights to Dar es Salaam (198 km, 45 minutes), Zanzibar archipelago including Unguja and Pemba islands (126 km, 30 minutes), and connections to Arusha. The airport plays a crucial role in supporting Tanzania's tourism industry by providing access to the northern coast's historical sites, spice islands, and as a gateway to the broader East African region, while serving the local business community and government operations in this important regional center.",
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}