ترجمه
Regional gateway serving the Southern Highlands of Tanzania.
Location
Nduli, Tanzania
Iringa Airport, with IATA code IRI and ICAO code HTIR, is a small regional airport located near Nduli, serving the Iringa Region in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. It provides essential air connectivity for a region that is otherwise primarily accessed by road along the Tanzania-Zambia Highway.
The airport handles limited scheduled and charter traffic, primarily serving domestic routes within Tanzania. It plays a role in supporting access to the surrounding agricultural and tourism areas, including proximity to Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania's largest wildlife reserves.
Due to its regional nature, the airport has minimal infrastructure compared to major Tanzanian hubs such as Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, small terminal facility suited to low-volume regional passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Iringa town is primarily by road, with taxis and private vehicles being the main options.
Airlines here
Auric Air and other small Tanzanian domestic carriers have operated services to and from Iringa Airport on a seasonal or charter basis.
Notable facts
- ›Located near Nduli, approximately 12 km from Iringa town center.
- ›Serves as a gateway for visitors heading to Ruaha National Park.
- ›The airport sits at a relatively high elevation consistent with the Southern Highlands plateau.
- ›Scheduled commercial service has been intermittent, with charter flights being common.
- ›The surrounding Iringa Region is known for agriculture, particularly tea and coffee production.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
