Tabora Airport

HTTB / TBO

Tabora, TZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTTB 040700Z VRB02KT 9999 BKN019 23/20 Q1020 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,868 ft
BKN 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,768 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
891 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,868 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,666 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,554 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HTTB 040500Z 0406/0506 09006KT 9999 SCT022 FEW023CB BKN070 BECMG 0409/0412 TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:11Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TTB
08
26
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 4,921 ft 0 ft gravel No wind data
13/31 6,234 ft 0 ft ASP No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTTB

1,917 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.9%
MVFR
13%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Tabora Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 35°C with an average of 24.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
34.7%
N
6.1%
S
7%
W
8.6%
NE
14.1%
NW
2.9%
SE
9.9%
SW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.9°C
Range: 17°C to 35°C
17°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,917 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tabora Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTTB
IATA Code: TBO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,868 ft MSL

Location

City: Tabora
Country: TZ
Latitude: -5.076390°
Longitude: 32.833302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: gravel
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,234 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tabora Airport

Tabora Airport (HTTB/TBO) is located in Tabora, TZ at an elevation of 3,868 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (08/26, 13/31), with the longest at 6,234 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 1,917 weather observations, HTTB experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HTTB come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 45 knots. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, March, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 24.9°C (77°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.1 to 10.24 inHg (342-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,917 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.