Tabora Airport

HTTB / TBO

Tabora, TZ

Last Updated
Apr 11, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
13:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
6 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTTB 111300Z 08006KT 9999 SCT027 FEW028CB 30/17 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,868 ft
SCT 2,700 ft AGL
FEW 2,800 ft AGL (CB)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,568 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,668 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tabora Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 11.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 6 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,700 ft, few at 2,800 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
888 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,868 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,756 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,484 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF HTTB 111100Z 1112/1212 10010KT 9999 FEW027
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
TTB
08 ✈️
26
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
4,921 ft 0 ft gravel
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,234 ft 0 ft ASP
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTTB

2,359 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.8%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0.1%

Tabora Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 35°C with an average of 24.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 9.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
35%
N
5.8%
S
7.3%
W
8.5%
NE
14%
NW
3.2%
SE
9.9%
SW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.6°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 October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,359 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 2,359 weather observations, HTTB experiences excellent VFR conditions 85.8% 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 6.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 45 knots. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 24.6°C (76°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 2,359 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.