Mtwara Airport

Mtwara Airport is an airport in southern Tanzania serving the town of Mtwara.

Location

The airport is located in Mtwara Region, approximately, by road, south of the town of Mtwara. This is approximately, by road and, by air, south of Julius Nyerere International Airport, the largest airport in Tanzania. The coordinates of Mtwara Airport are 10°20'10.0"S, 40°10'55.0"E.

Overview

The Mtwara non-directional beacon is located on the field. The airport lies at an average elevation of above sea level. The airport has two runways, the longest of which is asphalt surfaced and measures long and wide.

Accidents and incidents

27 August 1975: Douglas C-47B 5Y-AAF of East African Airways was damaged beyond economic repair in a landing accident. The aircraft was on a scheduled passenger flight. All 19 people on board survived.