#BreakingNews as #Tanzania’s #AuricAir advises of airstrip closures due to bad weather and local conditions

Auric Air regrets to inform you that certain airstrips in their network are temporarily closed.

Please refer to the table below for details on affected airstrips. They appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

*Added airstrips

Aerodrome: Chem Chem Airstrip

Description: Runway not fit for use due to heavy rains

Status: Route Closed

Comments: Closed until further notice or until the current rainy spell ceases to allow the surface to dry out completely
Alternative Airstrip: Manyara or Kuro (Tarangire)

Aerodrome: Jongomero Airstrip (Ruaha National Park)

Description: TANAPA closed the airstrip until further notice

Status: Route Closed
Alternative Airstrip: Msembe Airstrip (Ruaha)

Aerodrome: Pangani (Kwajoni)

Description: Runway Wet and Slippery due to heavy rains

Status: Route Closed

Comments: Closed until further notice or until the current rainy spell ceases to allow the surface to dry out completely
Alternative Airport: Tanga Airport

Aerodrome: Rubondo

Description: Runway wet and slippery due to heavy rains

Status: Route Closed

Comments: Closed until further notice or until the current rainy spell ceases to allow the surface to dry out completely

Aerodrome: Dolly Airfield

Description: Runway wet and slippery due to heavy rains

Status: Route Closed

Comments: Closed until further notice or until the current rainy spell ceases to allow the surface to dry out completely. Airfield closed for all commercial aviation operations from January 01, 2024
Alternative Airport: Arusha Airport

Aerodrome: Moshi

Description: Runway under rehabilitation

Status: Route Closed

Comments: Closed until further notice
Alternative Airport: Kilimanjaro Airport

Aerodrome: Iringa

Description: Runway under construction which has led to shortened runway length

Status: Load Restrictions

Comments: Passenger load for flights departing from Iringa is limited to 10 passengers

Aerodrome:: Mtemere (Nyerere N. Park)

Description: Runway wet and slippery due to heavy rains

Status: Load Restrictions

Comments: Load restrictions in place for aircraft on scheduled routing to Iringa and Ruaha

Aerodrome:: Kiba (Nyerere N. Park)

Description: New runway unsuitable for operations due to weather damage / short runway available

Status: Load Restrictions

Comments: Load restrictions are in place; booking is available by inquiry only