Mtwara Airport

HTMT / MYW

Mtwara, TZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTMT 041900Z 22003KT 9999 SCT021 FEW022CB BKN070 24/24 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 371 ft
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
FEW 2,200 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,471 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,571 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,371 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (371 ft)
Pressure Alt
379 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,548 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TMT
01
19 ✈️
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
7,410 ft 98 ft ASP
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
08/26 3,815 ft 98 ft GRE 80°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTMT

1,927 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.7%
MVFR
26.1%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Mtwara Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 38°C with an average of 27.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.6%
NE
17.1%
E
15.9%
SE
8.5%
S
11.3%
SW
6.4%
W
2%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 19°C to 38°C
19°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,927 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mtwara Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTMT
IATA Code: MYW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 371 ft MSL

Location

City: Mtwara
Country: TZ
Latitude: -10.336204°
Longitude: 40.181997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,410 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 3,815 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

About Mtwara Airport

Overview

Mtwara Airport serves the southeastern coastal region of Tanzania, located at coordinates -10.336204, 40.181997. As a medium-sized airport elevated at 371 feet MSL, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Mtwara region, supporting regional and potentially international commercial and charter operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 73.1% of observations under visual flight rules and only 0.2% in challenging IFR or LIFR conditions. Winds are consistently from the north at an average of 7.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 18 knots. Temperature variations range from 19°C to 38°C, with an average of 27.2°C, providing generally stable thermal conditions for aviation.

Notable Features

Mtwara Airport features two runways: a primary 7,410-foot asphalted runway (01/19) and a secondary 3,815-foot gravel runway (08/26). Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The airport's coastal location suggests potential for maritime influences and localized weather phenomena typical of Tanzania's southeastern coastal environment.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently favorable wind conditions for both runways, with minimal crosswind challenges. Runway 01/19 averages just 3.5 knots of crosswind, while runway 08/26 experiences slightly higher crosswind at 5.1 knots. January, September, and December represent the best months for visual flying, offering optimal meteorological conditions for approaches and departures.

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

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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.