Mtwara Airport (HTMT)
Medium airport · Mtwara, Mtwara Region, Tanzania
Airport data
| Name | Mtwara Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HTMT |
| IATA | MYW |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 10°20'10" E 40°10'55" -10.33620, 40.18200 |
| Location | Mtwara, Mtwara Region, Tanzania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,410 ft (2259 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 08/26 | 3,815 ft (1163 m) | 98 ft | GRE | No |
Mtwara Airport at a glance
Mtwara Airport is a medium airport in Mtwara, Mtwara Region, Tanzania, known to airline systems as MYW. The field elevation of 371 ft (113 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HTMT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 7,410 ft (2259 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HTMT 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 Mtwara Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mocímboa da Praia Airport | FQMP | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Mueda Airport | FQMD | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Pemba Airport | FQPB | 298 km (161 NM) |
| Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport | FMCH | 363 km (196 NM) |
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | HTDA | 400 km (216 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mtwara Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 371 ft field elevation of Mtwara 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 Mtwara Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mtwara Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mtwara Airport is HTMT, and its IATA code is MYW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mtwara Airport above sea level?
Mtwara Airport sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mtwara Airport located?
The airport lies at -10.3362, 40.1820 — in Mtwara, Mtwara Region, Tanzania, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mocímboa da Praia Airport, about 116 km away.
Does HTMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HTMT 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 Mtwara Airport?
Mtwara Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,410 ft (2259 m) with a ASP surface.