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Mwanza International Airport

Mwanza, Tanzania

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3763 ft

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Gateway to Lake Victoria and Tanzania's second city.

Opened

1950s

Location

Mwanza, Tanzania

Mwanza International Airport (IATA: MWZ, ICAO: HTMW) serves Mwanza, Tanzania's second-largest city, situated on the southern shores of Lake Victoria. The airport functions as a key regional hub for northwestern Tanzania, connecting the lake zone to Dar es Salaam and other domestic destinations, as well as select international routes. The airport has undergone infrastructure improvements in recent years to expand its capacity and upgrade facilities in support of growing passenger traffic. Its international designation reflects scheduled cross-border services, particularly to Kenya and Uganda, making it an important node in East African air connectivity. Mwanza city itself is a major commercial and fishing center, and the airport plays a significant role in supporting trade, tourism to the Serengeti and Lake Victoria, and regional economic activity.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.

Getting to & from

Ground transport into Mwanza city is primarily provided by taxis and minibuses available at the airport, with no dedicated rail or bus rapid transit link.

Airlines here

Major carriers operating at Mwanza include Air Tanzania, Precision Air, and Kenya Airways, providing connections to Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, and other regional destinations.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 10 kilometers north of Mwanza city center.
›Serves as a gateway to the Serengeti National Park and Lake Victoria tourism.
›Mwanza is one of the largest freshwater ports in Africa, adding to the airport's regional significance.
›The airport holds international status, supporting cross-border flights to Kenya and Uganda.
›Runway upgrades have been part of broader Tanzanian government aviation infrastructure investments.

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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Kenya Airways

Precision Air

Routes

MWZ → NBOKQ · AT4

MWZ → JROKQ · AT7

MWZ → BKZPW · AT5

MWZ → DARPW · AT7 AT5

MWZ → JROPW · AT7

MWZ → NBOPW · AT5

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 723 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-5003 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-3001 routes

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