Airport code
MBI — Songwe Airport
MBI is the IATA code for Songwe Airport, an airport serving Mbeya, Tanzania. Its ICAO code is HTGW, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at -8.9199, 33.2740 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4412 ft (1345 m).
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About Songwe Airport
Songwe Airport, usually referred to in flight schedules as Mbeya, is an airport located in the southern highland region of Mbeya Region, Tanzania, serving the city of Mbeya. it is the largest Airport in southwest Tanzania. Also, due to its proximity to the regional border, it serves the Songwe Region as well. It is 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of the city, off the A104 trunk road, and is able to accommodate commercial jet traffic, whereas the unpaved Mbeya Airport is not.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MBI |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HTGW |
| Airport name | Songwe Airport |
| City | Mbeya |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | -8.9199 |
| Longitude | 33.2740 |
| Elevation | 4412 ft (1345 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,925 ft (3,330 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Songwe Airport?
The IATA code for Songwe Airport is MBI.
What is the ICAO code for Songwe Airport?
The ICAO code for Songwe Airport is HTGW.
Where is MBI airport located?
Songwe Airport (MBI) is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.
What time zone is MBI in?
Songwe Airport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to MBI?
The nearest airport to Songwe Airport (MBI) is Kasama Airport (KAA) in Kasama, about 275 km away.
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