Songwe Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Songwe Airport is the main commercial airport for Tanzania's southern highlands. It sits about 20 km west of Mbeya, off the A104 trunk road, at an elevation of 1,345 m. Its ICAO code is HTGW. The older Mbeya Airport in the city, which uses the IATA code MBI in many schedules, now serves only small aircraft and charters.
Services at Songwe Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 1optionHotelsUtengule Coffee LodgeView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers102K102,431 in 2024
- Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
- Movements1.5K1,537 flights a year
- Local timeDar es Salaam time
- IATAMBIICAO HTGW
- Opened2012
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- MAMixedMain TerminalAir Tanzania
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- MbeyaEast of the airport20 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Songwe Airport?
Songwe Airport uses the following codes: IATA: MBI, ICAO: HTGW. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Songwe Airport located?
Songwe Airport is located in Mbeya, Mbeya Region, Tanzania. The airport coordinates are -8.9199°, 33.2740°.
What services are available at Songwe Airport?
Songwe Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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