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Small airport

Sumbawanga Airport

IATA SUTICAO HTSU🇹🇿 Sumbawanga
Coordinates
7.9489°S, 31.6103°E
Elevation
5,960 ft (1,817 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
TZ-20
Time zone
Dar es Salaam(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:47
Sunrise
07:09
Sunset
18:51
Civil dusk
19:13

About 11h 42m 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 Sumbawanga Airport

Sumbawanga Airport

Sumbawanga Airport is an airport in western Tanzania serving the town of Sumbawanga in Rukwa Region. The government has sought funds from the European Investment Bank for the upgrade of the airport.

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

Live weather

HTSU

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 25UnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sumbawanga Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sumbawanga Airport?

The ICAO code for Sumbawanga Airport is HTSU, and its IATA code is SUT.

Where is Sumbawanga Airport located?

Sumbawanga Airport is small airport located in Sumbawanga, Tanzania, at an elevation of 5,960 ft (1,817 m).

How many runways does Sumbawanga Airport have?

Sumbawanga Airport has 1 runway.

What time zone is Sumbawanga Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sumbawanga Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sumbawanga Airport is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sumbawanga Airport?

The nearest airport to Sumbawanga Airport is Kapenta Airport (TZ-0071), about 38.2 nm to the se, followed by Lukwati Airport and Mlambala Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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