Airport code
SHY — Shinyanga Airport
SHY is the IATA code for Shinyanga Airport, an airport serving Shinyanga, Tanzania. Its ICAO code is HTSY, and it operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at -3.6093, 33.5035 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3800 ft (1158 m).
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About Shinyanga Airport
Shinyanga Airport is an airport serving the small city of Shinyanga, the capital of the Shinyanga Region of Tanzania. It is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of the municipality, off the B6 road. It is also known as Ibadakuli Airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SHY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HTSY |
| Airport name | Shinyanga Airport |
| City | Shinyanga |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | -3.6093 |
| Longitude | 33.5035 |
| Elevation | 3800 ft (1158 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,785 ft (2,068 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Shinyanga Airport?
The IATA code for Shinyanga Airport is SHY.
What is the ICAO code for Shinyanga Airport?
The ICAO code for Shinyanga Airport is HTSY.
Where is SHY airport located?
Shinyanga Airport (SHY) is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania.
What time zone is SHY in?
Shinyanga Airport operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to SHY?
The nearest airport to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) is Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, about 144 km away.
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