Dodoma Airport

HTDO / DOD

Dodoma, TZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
7 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTDO 040900Z 11007KT 9999 SCT024 FEW025CB 25/19 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,673 ft
SCT 2,400 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,073 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,173 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
896 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,673 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,531 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,613 ft
ISA Deviation: +17.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HTDO 040500Z 0406/0506 10010KT 9999 SCT022 BECMG 0409/0412 SCT026 FEW027CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TDO
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
6,700 ft 98 ft ASP 91°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTDO

1,932 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.5%
MVFR
6.4%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Dodoma Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 90 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 34°C with an average of 25°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 90 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.8%
NE
1.4%
E
63.5%
SE
16.9%
S
2.6%
SW
1.7%
W
6.2%
NW
1.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 16°C to 34°C
16°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,932 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dodoma Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTDO
IATA Code: DOD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,673 ft MSL

Location

City: Dodoma
Country: TZ
Latitude: -6.170440°
Longitude: 35.752602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,700 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dodoma Airport

Overview

Dodoma Airport serves the capital city of Tanzania, located in the central part of the country. As a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 3673 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport supports various aviation operations with its single 6700ft asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 95.3% of the time, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Wind patterns are consistently from the east at 90 degrees, with an average speed of 10.1 knots and maximum gusts up to 22 knots. Seasonal peak VFR conditions occur during September, October, and November, with stable temperature ranges between 16°C and 34°C.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates -6.170440, 35.752602, Dodoma Airport is situated in a relatively stable meteorological environment. The airport experiences minimal weather disruptions, with negligible fog occurrence (0.1%) and no recorded IFR or LIFR conditions. Calm wind conditions are rare, occurring only 3.4% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting 100% of approach scenarios. The average crosswind is minimal at 1.7 knots, providing comfortable landing and takeoff conditions. Pilots can expect consistent eastern winds that generally support straightforward approach and departure procedures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.