Tanga Airport

HTTG / TGT

Tanga, TZ

Last Updated
Oct 19, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3258 hours ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTTG 191700Z 14004KT 9999 FEW019 26/22 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 129 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,029 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TTG
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
4,160 ft 102 ft ASP 62°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Tanga Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTTG
IATA Code: TGT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 129 ft MSL

Location

City: Tanga
Country: TZ
Latitude: -5.092360°
Longitude: 39.071201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 4,160 ft
Width: 102 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tanga Airport

Overview

Tanga Airport serves the coastal city of Tanga in northeastern Tanzania, providing critical regional aviation infrastructure. Located at coordinates -5.092360, 39.071201, this medium-sized airport supports local transportation and regional connectivity in the northern Tanzanian coastal region.

Flying Conditions

Situated at 129 feet above mean sea level, Tanga Airport experiences typical coastal tropical weather conditions with potential humidity and visibility variations. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime meteorological influences due to the airport's proximity to the Indian Ocean coastline.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 4,160 feet in length with an asphalt surface. Its moderate elevation and coastal location suggest potential wind variability and the need for careful wind assessment during approach and landing operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 provides the primary approach avenue, with the runway orientation suggesting potential crosswind considerations during landing. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind direction and runway alignment, using standard techniques for managing potential crosswind components on the 4,160-foot asphalt surface.

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.