Small airport

Mbesa Airport

ICAO HTBS🇹🇿 Mbesa Mission

Coordinates

11.3317°S, 37.0678°E

Elevation

1,980 ft (604 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇹🇿 Tanzania

Region

TZ-21

Time zone

Maputo(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

5.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

05:30

Sunrise

05:53

Sunset

17:24

Civil dusk

17:47

About 11h 31m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Mbesa Airport

Mbesa Airport is a small airport in Mbesa Mission, Tanzania (ICAO HTBS). It sits at an elevation of 1,980 ft (604 m). It observes Africa/Maputo local time. The nearest airport is Tunduru Airport (HTTU), about 22.4 nm to the ne.

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Tunduru AirportHTTU

22.4 nm NE (52°)

Mwambesi AirportTZ-0050

33.7 nm ESE (120°)

Matemanga AirportTZ-0093

34.8 nm N (349°)

Mbatamila AirportMZ-0001

57.6 nm SSE (151°)

Mtemaupinde AirportTZ-0047

64.9 nm E (83°)

Lugenda Wilderness Camp AirstripMZ-0017

72.4 nm SE (143°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mbesa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mbesa Airport?

The ICAO code for Mbesa Airport is HTBS.

Where is Mbesa Airport located?

Mbesa Airport is small airport located in Mbesa Mission, Tanzania, at an elevation of 1,980 ft (604 m).

What time zone is Mbesa Airport in?

Mbesa Airport is in the Africa/Maputo time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mbesa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mbesa Airport is approximately 5.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mbesa Airport?

The nearest airport to Mbesa Airport is Tunduru Airport (HTTU), about 22.4 nm to the ne, followed by Mwambesi Airport and Matemanga Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Mbesa Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.