[1] 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.

[4] Dodoma Airport, which serves the capital is located within the municipality and cannot accommodate larger aircraft.

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] 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).

Also, arrival and departure gates, fencing, airport roads and car parking yards.