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Gateway to Pemba Island's spice-scented shores.
Location
Chake Chake, Tanzania
Pemba Airport (IATA: PMA, ICAO: HTPE) is a small regional airport located near Chake Chake, the principal town of Pemba Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania. It serves as the main point of air entry to Pemba Island, connecting it to Zanzibar's main island and the Tanzanian mainland.
The airport handles relatively low passenger volumes, primarily serving tourists, local residents, and business travelers. Scheduled services are operated by regional carriers linking Pemba to Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Dar es Salaam. The facility is modest in scale, befitting the island's size and visitor numbers.
Pemba Island is known for its pristine coral reefs, traditional clove cultivation, and relative lack of mass tourism compared to Zanzibar's main island. The airport plays a vital role in supporting the island's economy and accessibility.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arriving and departing passengers.
Getting to & from
Taxis and shared minibuses (daladala) are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Chake Chake town.
Airlines here
Auric Air and Coastal Aviation are among the regional carriers operating scheduled services to and from Pemba Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Pemba Airport is situated on Pemba Island, one of the main islands of the Zanzibar Archipelago.
- ›The airport primarily serves short-haul routes to Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam.
- ›Pemba Island is renowned for clove production, earning it the nickname 'the Green Island.'
- ›The airport's runway is paved and capable of handling small turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
- ›Limited international connectivity means most visitors arrive via connections through Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
