Msalato International Airport
Msalato International Airport (Swahili: Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Msalato) (IATA: n/a, ICAO: n/a), is a proposed international airport project intended to serve the Tanzanian capital city of Dodoma located in Dodoma Region.[1]
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 An artist's impression of the terminal building. | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Government of Tanzania | ||||||||||
| Operator | Tanzania Airports Authority | ||||||||||
| Serves | Dodoma | ||||||||||
| Location | Msalato, Tanzania | ||||||||||
| Focus city for | Dodoma | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 06°03′30″S 35°46′41″E | ||||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||||
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Location
The planned airport would be located in Msalato Ward, approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi), by road, north of the central business district of the city of Dodoma.[2][3] The airport would occupy 45 square kilometres (17 sq mi) of real estate.[4]
Overview
Dodoma Airport, which serves the capital is located within the municipality and cannot accommodate larger aircraft. Due to the location of Dodoma Airport, it cannot be expanded easily. The government of Tanzania plans to construct an intentional airport in Msalato, to handle large passenger and cargo aircraft to carry politicians, diplomats, tourists and businesspeople together with their luggage.[5][6]
Construction
After considering available alternatives, the Tanzanian government has decided to build a new greenfield international airport to serve the capital city of Dodoma, using money borrowed from the African Development Bank (AfDB).[6]
The infrastructure involved includes a three storied terminal building for departing and arriving passengers, with capability of 1,500,000 arrivals annually. One main runway measuring 3,600 metres (11,811 ft) long, and 60 metres (197 ft) wide,[4] with two taxiways, 2 parking aprons which can accommodate multiple A330 aircraft simultaneously. Also, arrival and departure gates, fencing, airport roads and car parking yards. Other operations infrastructure includes a control tower, radar equipment, a fire station and associated fire-fighting equipment, an aircraft fueling station, a water supply and distribution system, a dedicated electricity supply system with back-up (an alternative when the primary goes out) and a meteorology station.[6]
Funding
The table below outlines the sources of financing for Msalato International Airport.[6] * Note: All amounts in millions in United States Dollars.
| Rank | Source | Foreign Currency | Local Currency | USD Millions | Percentage | Notes |
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| 1 | African Development Bank | 146.03 | 52.60 | 198.63 | 60.29 | [6] |
| 2 | African Development Fund | 16.63 | 6.37 | 23.00 | 6.98 | [6] |
| 3 | Africa Growing Together Fund (AGTF) | 39.12 | 10.88 | 50.00 | 15.18 | [6] |
| 4 | Government of Tanzania | 36.28 | 21.56 | 57.84 | 17.55 | [6] |
| Total | 238.06 | 91.41 | 329.47 | 100.00 | [6] | |
See also
References
- Global Construction Review (3 January 2020). "Tanzanian capital to get first international airport with $272m loan from AfDB". London, United Kingdom: Global Construction Review. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- Google (19 April 2021). "Road Distance Between Dodoma, Tanzania And Msalato, Tanzania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- Centre for Aviation (January 2020). "New Dodoma Msalato International Airport". Sydney, Australia: Centre for Aviation (CAPA). Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- Sylivester Domasa (22 August 2020). "Tanzania: Msalato Airport Project Progress Delights TAA" (via AllAfrica.com). Daily News (Tanzania). Dar es Salaam. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- International Airport Review (2 January 2020). "New airport in Tanzania is to be funded by the African Development Bank". Kent, United Kingdom: International Airport Review. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- African Development Bank (23 February 2021). "Tanzania: Msalato International Airport Construction Project: Project Appraisal Report". Abidjan, Ivory Coast: African Development Bank. Retrieved 19 April 2021.