Mwanza Airport

HTMW / MWZ

Mwanza, TZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

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Current Weather

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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
8 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTMW 041500Z 32008KT 9999 FEW023 FEW024CB SCT090 24/19 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,763 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
FEW 2,400 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,063 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,163 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,763 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
889 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,763 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,741 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,724 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HTMW 041100Z 0412/0512 33010KT 9999 FEW024 FEW025CB SCT090 TEMPO 0502/0506 12010KT TSRA BKN021 FEW022CB BECMG 0511/0513 NSW FEW023 FEW024CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR 120° 10 kt
Ceiling: 2,100 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TMW
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
10,212 ft 148 ft ASP 116°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTMW

2,098 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.1%
MVFR
6.7%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Mwanza Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 32°C with an average of 23.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 6.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.2%
NE
4.2%
E
21.3%
SE
15.8%
S
9.5%
SW
2.9%
W
11.8%
NW
19.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 14°C to 32°C
14°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,098 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mwanza Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTMW
IATA Code: MWZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,763 ft MSL

Location

City: Mwanza
Country: TZ
Latitude: -2.444490°
Longitude: 32.932701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,212 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Mwanza Airport

Overview

Mwanza Airport serves the Lake Victoria region in northwestern Tanzania, positioned at an elevation of 3,763 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations, situated near the city of Mwanza with geographic coordinates at -2.444490, 32.932701. Its single runway 12/30 provides a substantial 10,212-foot asphalt surface for aviation activities.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable visual flight conditions, with 93.8% of observations supporting VFR operations. Winds predominantly originate from the east (90 degrees) at an average speed of 6.9 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 18 knots. Temperature ranges between 14°C and 32°C, averaging 23.6°C, which provides generally stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's elevated position at 3,763 feet offers potential terrain interaction considerations for approaching aircraft. Calm wind conditions occur during 6.7% of observations, with runway 12/30 demonstrating consistent wind alignment. The geographic location near Lake Victoria suggests potential for rapid localized weather development typical of large water body environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 shows exceptional wind favorability, with 100% alignment to prevailing wind patterns and an average crosswind component of only 2.9 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly during September, January, and October. The extensive 10,212-foot runway length provides substantial margin for various aircraft performance requirements.

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.