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HTGW
Songwe Airport · Mbeya
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,412 ft / 1,345 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 10,925 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Songwe Airport (HTGW), located in Mbeya, Tanzania. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 4,412 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Songwe Airport
ICAO / IATA
HTGW / MBI
Municipality
Mbeya
Country
Region
TZ-14 — Mbeya Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,412 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 10,925 ft / 3,330 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026