Musoma Airport

HTMU / MUZ

Musoma, 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
5 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTMU 040900Z 36005KT 9999 FEW024 FEW026CB SCT090 25/19 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,806 ft
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
FEW 2,600 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,206 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,406 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,806 ft AMSL

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
Active: 18
5,249 ft 108 ft Hard
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTMU

1,908 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.5%
MVFR
3.4%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Musoma Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 47.9% 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: 47.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.3%
NE
0.1%
E
10.2%
SE
5.2%
S
1.6%
SW
0.8%
W
9.6%
NW
23.4%

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 1,908 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 1,908 weather observations, HTMU experiences excellent VFR conditions 96.5% 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 (47.9% 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 10.21 inHg (343-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,908 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.