Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Mwanza International Airport
Mwanza, Mwanza Region (Tanzania)
IATA: MWZ ICAO: HTMW
Longest Active Runway
10,212 ft
3,113 meters
Field Elevation
3,763 ft
1,147 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-2.4466°, 32.9360°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#3 in Tanzania
Among 21 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#823 Worldwide
Top 10.9% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#641 MSL
Top 11.0% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+2.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Mwanza International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,212 ft (3,113 m). It ranks as the #3 longest runway in Tanzania and #823 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,212 ft (3113m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)