Mwanza International Airport (MWZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Mwanza International Airport (IATA: MWZ · ICAO: HTMW) is a large airport serving Mwanza, Tanzania. It lies at 2.4466° S, 32.9360° E, 3763 ft (1147 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mwanza International Airport
Mwanza International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Mwanza in Tanzania. It is identified by the IATA code MWZ and the ICAO code HTMW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mwanza International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3113 m (10212 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3763 ft (1147 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mchauru Airport (GIT) about 94 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,113 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mwanza International Airport
Where is Mwanza International Airport located?
Mwanza International Airport is located in Mwanza, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 2.4466° S, 32.9360° E.
What is the airport code for Mwanza International Airport?
Mwanza International Airport has an IATA code of MWZ and an ICAO code of HTMW.
How long is the runway at Mwanza International Airport?
Mwanza International Airport's longest runway is about 3113 m (10212 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Mwanza International Airport have?
Mwanza International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mwanza International Airport a major airport?
Mwanza International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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