Tanga Airport
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About Tanga Airport
Tanga Airport is a small domestic airport located in Mwanzange ward of Tanga City Council in Tanga Region, Tanzania. It is the sole airport in the regional capital city of Tanga.
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Tanga Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: HTKJ.
Live weather
HTKJNOTAMs
HTKJReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 4,160 ft / 1,268 m | 102 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | INFO | 122.100 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 40% of observations, averaging 9 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 1,249 ft | |
| Feb | 80% | 1,286 ft | |
| Mar | 64% | 1,211 ft | |
| Apr | 37% | 1,011 ft | |
| May | 28% | 752 ft | |
| Jun | 34% | 543 ft | |
| Jul | 36% | 477 ft | |
| Aug | 46% | 596 ft | |
| Sep | 61% | 826 ft | |
| Oct | 62% | 981 ft | |
| Nov | 59% | 1,100 ft | |
| Dec | 73% | 1,174 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~477–1,286 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tanga Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Tanga Airport?
The ICAO code for Tanga Airport is HTTG, and its IATA code is TGT.
Where is Tanga Airport located?
Tanga Airport is medium airport located in Tanga, Tanzania, at an elevation of 129 ft (39 m).
How many runways does Tanga Airport have?
Tanga Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,160 ft / 1,268 m.
What time zone is Tanga Airport in?
Tanga Airport is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Tanga Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Tanga Airport is approximately 1.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Tanga Airport?
The nearest airport to Tanga Airport is Mashado Airport (TZ-0091), about 23.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Kwajoni Airport and Lunga-Lunga Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Tanga Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.