Iringa Airport (HTIR)
Medium airport · Nduli, Iringa Region, Tanzania
Airport data
| Name | Iringa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HTIR |
| IATA | IRI |
| Elevation | 4,678 ft (1426 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°40'7" E 35°45'8" -7.66863, 35.75210 |
| Location | Nduli, Iringa Region, Tanzania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,508 ft (1679 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Iringa Airport at a glance
Iringa Airport is a medium airport in Nduli, Iringa Region, Tanzania, known to airline systems as IRI. The field elevation of 4,678 ft (1426 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HTIR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 5,508 ft (1679 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HTIR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Iringa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dodoma Airport | HTDO | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Songwe Airport | HTGW | 306 km (165 NM) |
| Karonga Airport | FWKA | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | HTDA | 391 km (211 NM) |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | HTZA | 416 km (225 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Iringa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,678 ft field elevation of Iringa Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 12 airports and airfields we list for Tanzania — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Iringa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Iringa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Iringa Airport is HTIR, and its IATA code is IRI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Iringa Airport above sea level?
Iringa Airport sits at an elevation of 4,678 feet (1426 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Iringa Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.6686, 35.7521 — in Nduli, Iringa Region, Tanzania, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dodoma Airport, about 167 km away.
Does HTIR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HTIR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Iringa Airport?
Iringa Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,508 ft (1679 m) with a ASP surface.