Regional airport · Mbeya, Tanzania
Songwe Airport
- Elevation
- 4,412 ft
- Coordinates
- 8°55′S 33°16′E
- Local time
- Africa/Dar es Salaam
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Field information
HTGW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Songwe Airport (HTGW/MBI) has one runway, 09/27, 10,925 ft (3,330 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HTGW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Dar es Salaam
Country
Tanzania
TZ
Municipality
Mbeya
Elevation
4,412 ft
Position
-8.9199, 33.2740
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · HTGW
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,925 ft (3,330 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HTGW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Songwe Airport (HTGW / MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HTGW is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HTGW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Tanzania
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Tanzania. Applicable permit lead times for Tanzania are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Tanzania are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at HTGW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HTGW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HTGW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HTGW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HTGW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HTGW: 8° 55′ 12″ S 33° 16′ 26″ E; elevation 4412 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Mbeya
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mbeya. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HTGW.
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Cargo Operations at HTGW
Support for freighter operations into HTGW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HTGW sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into HTGW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Songwe Airport — one desk for the whole trip.