General aviation · Mbeya, Tanzania
Mbeya
- Elevation
- 5,600 ft
- Coordinates
- 8°55′S 33°28′E
- Local time
- Africa/Dar es Salaam
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Field information
HTMB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Mbeya (HTMB/MBI) has one runway, 13/31, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HTMB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Dar es Salaam
Country
Tanzania
TZ
Municipality
Mbeya
Elevation
5,600 ft
Position
-8.9194, 33.4639
Runways · HTMB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) | — | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HTMB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mbeya (HTMB / MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HTMB is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HTMB
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 HTMB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HTMB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HTMB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HTMB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HTMB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HTMB: 8° 55′ 10″ S 33° 27′ 50″ E; elevation 5600 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 HTMB.
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Cargo Operations at HTMB
Support for freighter operations into HTMB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HTMB sits in the network
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Operating into HTMB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Mbeya — one desk for the whole trip.