The Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (KADCO) is the fully state-owned entity responsible for managing and developing Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA). Strategically located between Arusha and Moshi, KIA serves as the absolute premier gateway to Tanzania’s northern tourism circuit, handling hundreds of thousands of international tourists arriving for the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro. KADCO operates a highly modernized, world-class aviation facility capable of handling large-body aircraft from major global carriers like KLM, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. The company manages the entirety of the airport's estate, including VIP lounges, advanced runway lighting systems, complex aviation security, and the leasing of commercial retail space within the terminal. In addition to passenger tourism, KADCO heavily drives the regional agricultural economy. The airport features advanced, temperature-controlled cargo storage facilities designed specifically for exporting thousands of tons of delicate Tanzanian horticulture, specifically fresh flowers and vegetables, directly to European markets within hours of harvesting.