Shinyanga Airport (SHY): Codes, Runways & Location
Shinyanga Airport (IATA: SHY · ICAO: HTSY) is a small airport serving Shinyanga, Tanzania. It lies at 3.6093° S, 33.5035° E, 3800 ft (1158 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shinyanga Airport
Shinyanga Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Shinyanga in Tanzania. It is identified by the IATA code SHY and the ICAO code HTSY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shinyanga Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2068 m (6785 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 3800 ft (1158 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mwadui Airport (MWN) about 16 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 ≈ 2,068 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Shinyanga Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Shinyanga Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shinyanga Airport
Where is Shinyanga Airport located?
Shinyanga Airport is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 3.6093° S, 33.5035° E.
What is the airport code for Shinyanga Airport?
Shinyanga Airport has an IATA code of SHY and an ICAO code of HTSY.
How long is the runway at Shinyanga Airport?
Shinyanga Airport's longest runway is about 2068 m (6785 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Shinyanga Airport have?
Shinyanga Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Shinyanga Airport a major airport?
Shinyanga Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Shinyanga Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →