MBI Airport Code, Songwe Airport
MBI is the IATA airport code for Songwe Airport, a regional airport serving Mbeya, Tanzania. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, HTGW.
What airport is MBI?
MBI is the IATA airport code for Songwe Airport, in Mbeya, Tanzania. The same airport has the ICAO code HTGW.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2781 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HTGW begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
| IATA airport code | MBI |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | HTGW |
| Airport | Songwe Airport |
| City | Mbeya |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is MBI airport located?
Songwe Airport (MBI) is in Mbeya, Tanzania, at coordinates -8.91994, 33.27398.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 8.92° S, 33.27° E. At 4412 ft (1345 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at MBI
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,925 ft (3.33 km), designated 09/27.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Songwe Airport?
The IATA code for Songwe Airport in Mbeya is MBI. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Mbeya?
The 3-letter IATA code for Songwe Airport in Mbeya is MBI.
What is the ICAO code for Songwe Airport?
The ICAO code for Songwe Airport is HTGW. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code MBI.
What is the difference between MBI and HTGW?
MBI is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HTGW is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Songwe Airport.
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