Tanga Airport (HTTG)
Medium airport · Tanga, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Airport data
| Name | Tanga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HTTG |
| IATA | TGT |
| Elevation | 129 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°5'32" E 39°4'16" -5.09236, 39.07120 |
| Location | Tanga, Tanga Region, Tanzania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,160 ft (1268 m) | 102 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tanga Airport at a glance
Tanga Airport is a medium airport in Tanga, Tanga Region, Tanzania, known to airline systems as TGT. The field elevation of 129 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HTTG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 4,160 ft (1268 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HTTG 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 Tanga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemba Airport | HTPE | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | HTZA | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Moi International Airport | HKMO | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | HTDA | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Malindi International Airport | HKML | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tanga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 129 ft field elevation of Tanga 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 Tanga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tanga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tanga Airport is HTTG, and its IATA code is TGT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tanga Airport above sea level?
Tanga Airport sits at an elevation of 129 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tanga Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.0924, 39.0712 — in Tanga, Tanga Region, Tanzania, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pemba Airport, about 84 km away.
Does HTTG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HTTG 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 Tanga Airport?
Tanga Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,160 ft (1268 m) with a ASP surface.