Musoma Airport

HTMU / MUZ

Musoma, TZ

Last Updated
Apr 28, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTMU 281700Z 00000KT 9999 SCT022 FEW024CB BKN080 23/19 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,806 ft
SCT 2,200 ft AGL
FEW 2,400 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,006 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,206 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,806 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Musoma Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 8.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,400 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TMU
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 5,249 ft 108 ft Hard
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTMU

2,548 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.6%
MVFR
4.3%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Musoma Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 50.1% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 24.4°C (range: 18°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 50.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.1%
NE
0.1%
E
9.5%
SE
4.9%
S
1.2%
SW
0.7%
W
10.2%
NW
22.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.4°C
Range: 18°C to 32°C
18°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,548 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Musoma Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTMU
IATA Code: MUZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,806 ft MSL

Location

City: Musoma
Country: TZ
Latitude: -1.503000°
Longitude: 33.802100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,249 ft
Width: 108 ft
Surface: Hard
ILS: No

About Musoma Airport

Musoma Airport (HTMU/MUZ) is located in Musoma, TZ at an elevation of 3,806 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 5,249 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 2,548 weather observations, HTMU experiences excellent VFR conditions 95.6% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HTMU come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 9.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (50.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, January, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 18°C (64°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 24.4°C (76°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.12 to 10.22 inHg (343-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,548 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.