Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO/HTKJ) serves the Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions of northern Tanzania, functioning as a primary entry point for travelers heading to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and other iconic East African destinations. Situated between the cities of Arusha and Moshi, the airport handles significant international traffic driven largely by tourism. The airport was developed during the era of the East African Community and has been managed by the Tanzania Airports Authority. It operates international scheduled and charter flights connecting Tanzania to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and across Africa. Despite its relatively modest infrastructure, JRO is one of Tanzania's busiest international gateways alongside Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. The surrounding region is one of the most biodiverse and scenically dramatic in Africa, and the airport plays a central economic role in supporting Tanzania's substantial tourism industry. Ongoing efforts have aimed at expanding capacity and modernizing facilities to meet growing passenger demand.