Lake Manyara Airport

HTLM / LKY

Lake Manyara National Park, TZ

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

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Currently using: HTAR
Weather Source: Arusha Airport (HTAR)
Distance: 49nm / 90km from HTLM

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
05:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTAR 050500Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW008 BKN022 FEW026CB 18/18 Q1021 RETS NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,150 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
FEW 2,600 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,950 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,350 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,750 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
883 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,150 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,918 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,274 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HTAR 050500Z 0506/0606 18005KT 9999 BKN026 BECMG 0509/0511 TS BKN026 FEW028CB TEMPO 0512/0515 12010KT TSRA BKN024 FEW026CB BECMG 0516/0518 NSW BKN022
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,600 ft
09:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,600 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR 120° 10 kt
Ceiling: 2,400 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
16:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,200 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TLM
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 4,003 ft 66 ft BIT 119° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lake Manyara Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTLM
IATA Code: LKY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,150 ft MSL

Location

City: Lake Manyara National Park
Country: TZ
Latitude: -3.376310°
Longitude: 35.818298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,003 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Lake Manyara Airport

Overview

Lake Manyara Airport serves the Lake Manyara National Park region in Tanzania, providing critical access to this renowned wildlife conservation area. Located at an elevation of 4,150 feet mean sea level, the airport supports tourism, conservation, and regional transportation needs in northern Tanzania.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high-altitude location at 4,150 ft MSL means pilots should anticipate performance considerations typical of elevated terrain, including reduced aircraft performance and potential density altitude challenges. Situated near the equator, the region experiences relatively consistent temperatures with minimal seasonal extreme variations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 4,003 feet long, constructed of bituminous surface (BIT). Its geographic positioning near Lake Manyara places the airport in a terrain environment characterized by varied topography, including potential thermal and wind gradient conditions associated with nearby landscape features.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 provides directional flexibility for landing and takeoff, with orientation that may accommodate prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and obstacle assessments, paying particular attention to the elevated airport elevation and potential local wind behaviors typical of the Lake Manyara geographic region.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.