Airport code
MWZ — Mwanza Airport
MWZ is the IATA code for Mwanza Airport, an airport serving Mwanza, Tanzania. Its ICAO code is HTMW, and it operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at -2.4445, 32.9327 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3763 ft (1147 m).
Overview
About Mwanza Airport
Mwanza Airport is a major regional airport in northern Tanzania serving the city of Mwanza. It is located near the southern shores of Lake Victoria approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the city. It serves as the main hub for Auric Air and a secondary hub for Precision Air.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MWZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HTMW |
| Airport name | Mwanza Airport |
| City | Mwanza |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | -2.4445 |
| Longitude | 32.9327 |
| Elevation | 3763 ft (1147 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,212 ft (3,113 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mwanza Airport?
The IATA code for Mwanza Airport is MWZ.
What is the ICAO code for Mwanza Airport?
The ICAO code for Mwanza Airport is HTMW.
Where is MWZ airport located?
Mwanza Airport (MWZ) is located in Mwanza, Tanzania.
What time zone is MWZ in?
Mwanza Airport operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to MWZ?
The nearest airport to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) is Musoma Airport (MUZ) in Musoma, about 142 km away.
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