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Shinyanga Airport

IATA SHYICAO HTSY🇹🇿 Shinyanga
Coordinates
3.6093°S, 33.5035°E
Elevation
3,800 ft (1,158 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
TZ-22
Time zone
Dar es Salaam(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
18:38
Civil dusk
18:59

About 12h 11m 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 Shinyanga Airport

Shinyanga Airport

Shinyanga Airport is an airport serving the small city of Shinyanga, the capital of the Shinyanga Region of Tanzania. It is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of the municipality, off the B6 road. It is also known as Ibadakuli Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 296,785 ft / 2,068 m—GvlUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shinyanga Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shinyanga Airport?

The ICAO code for Shinyanga Airport is HTSY, and its IATA code is SHY.

Where is Shinyanga Airport located?

Shinyanga Airport is small airport located in Shinyanga, Tanzania, at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m).

How many runways does Shinyanga Airport have?

Shinyanga Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,785 ft / 2,068 m.

What time zone is Shinyanga Airport in?

Shinyanga Airport is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shinyanga Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shinyanga Airport is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shinyanga Airport?

The nearest airport to Shinyanga Airport is Mwadui Airport (MWN), about 8.5 nm to the ne, followed by Maswa Airstrip and Golden Pride Mines Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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