Pemba Airport (HTPE)
Medium airport · Chake Chake, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Airport data
| Name | Pemba Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HTPE |
| IATA | PMA |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°15'26" E 39°48'41" -5.25726, 39.81140 |
| Location | Chake Chake, Tanga Region, Tanzania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,003 ft (1525 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pemba Airport at a glance
Pemba Airport is a medium airport in Chake Chake, Tanga Region, Tanzania, known to airline systems as PMA. The field elevation of 80 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HTPE 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 5,003 ft (1525 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HTPE 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 Pemba Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanga Airport | HTTG | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | HTZA | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Moi International Airport | HKMO | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | HTDA | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Malindi International Airport | HKML | 228 km (123 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pemba Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 80 ft field elevation of Pemba 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 Pemba Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pemba Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pemba Airport is HTPE, and its IATA code is PMA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pemba Airport above sea level?
Pemba Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pemba Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.2573, 39.8114 — in Chake Chake, Tanga Region, Tanzania, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tanga Airport, about 84 km away.
Does HTPE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HTPE 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 Pemba Airport?
Pemba Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,003 ft (1525 m) with a ASP surface.