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Small airport

Kapenta Airport

ICAO TZ-0071🇹🇿 Sumbawanga
Coordinates
8.3577°S, 32.1030°E
Elevation
2,810 ft (856 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
TZ-20
Time zone
Dar es Salaam(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:45
Sunrise
07:08
Sunset
18:49
Civil dusk
19:11

About 11h 41m 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 Kapenta Airport

Kapenta Airport is a small airport in Sumbawanga, Tanzania. It sits at an elevation of 2,810 ft (856 m). It observes Africa/Dar es Salaam local time. The nearest airport is Gua Airport (TZ-0063), about 37.1 nm to the ne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kapenta Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kapenta Airport located?

Kapenta Airport is small airport located in Sumbawanga, Tanzania, at an elevation of 2,810 ft (856 m).

What time zone is Kapenta Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kapenta Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kapenta Airport is approximately 1.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kapenta Airport?

The nearest airport to Kapenta Airport is Gua Airport (TZ-0063), about 37.1 nm to the ne, followed by Sumbawanga Airport and Lukwati Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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