Mwanza Airport
Mwanza Airport (HTMW/MWZ) serves Mwanza, Tanzania, United Republic of. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 3763 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HTMW
- Name: Mwanza Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -2.44449
- Longitude: 32.932701
- Elevation: 3763 ft
- Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
- Municipality: Mwanza
- IATA Code: MWZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 3113x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 123.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 123.100 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; TAA regulated approx USD 6/ton
- Parking Fee: USD 3/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: TZS
- Remarks: Mwanza Airport. Lake Victoria southern shore. TAA operated. Gateway to Serengeti western corridor.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Puma Energy or Oryx. Limited availability; pre-arrange for large volumes.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa on arrival (USD 50). Yellow fever certificate from endemic areas. Lake Victoria region.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Lake Victoria weather effects. Altitude 3,763 ft. Serengeti safari access.
Airport Services
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Tanzania, United Republic of Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
Private flights require permits with same fees and validity.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at HTMW?
- The tower frequency at Mwanza Airport is 123.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HTMW?
- Mwanza Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does HTMW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mwanza Airport (Tanzania, United Republic of).