Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Tanzania

HTGWMBI

Songwe Airport

Mbeya, Tanzania

ICAO

HTGW

IATA

MBI

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

4,412 ft

Country

Tanzania

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services 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.

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.

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.

Songwe Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

Fuel Planning for HTGW

No fuel supply is recorded at Songwe Airport. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.

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 4,412 ft; local time UTC+3.

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.

Cargo Operations at HTGW

Support for freighter operations into HTGW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Songwe Airport

Latitude
8° 55′ 12″ S
Longitude
33° 16′ 26″ E
ICAO code
HTGW
IATA code
MBI
Municipality
Mbeya
Timezone
UTC+3
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 6
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To MBI?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for HTGW.

Submit flight inquiry for HTGW

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – HTGW

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Songwe Airport?

The ICAO code is HTGW and the IATA code is MBI.

Is Jet A1 available at HTGW?

No fuel supply is recorded at Songwe Airport; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.

What is the fire category at HTGW?

Songwe Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

What time zone does HTGW operate in?

Songwe Airport operates on UTC+3.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for HTGW?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for HTGW.