Regional airport · Mtwara, Tanzania
Mtwara
- Elevation
- 371 ft
- Coordinates
- 10°20′S 40°11′E
- Local time
- Africa/Dar es Salaam
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Field information
HTMT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Mtwara (HTMT/MYW) has 2 runways; the longest, 01/19, is 7,410 ft (2,259 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 0300-1500. For night ops 6hr PNR. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HTMT, 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
Mtwara
Elevation
371 ft
Position
-10.3362, 40.1820
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
0300-1500. For night ops 6hr PNR
Runways · HTMT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,410 ft (2,259 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
| 08/26 | 3,815 ft (1,163 m) | 98 ft | graded earth | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HTMT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mtwara (HTMT / MYW) in Mtwara, Tanzania, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HTMT 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 HTMT
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 HTMT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HTMT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HTMT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HTMT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HTMT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HTMT: 10° 20′ 10″ S 40° 10′ 55″ E; elevation 371 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Mtwara
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mtwara. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HTMT.
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Cargo Operations at HTMT
Support for freighter operations into HTMT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HTMT sits in the network
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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Mtwara — one desk for the whole trip.