Songwe Airport , usually referred to in flight schedules as Mbeya (using the "MBI" IATA code from the unpaved Mbeya Airport), is an airport located in the southern highland region of Mbeya Region, Tanzania, serving the city of Mbeya. it is the largest Airport in southwest Tanzania. Also, due to its proximity to the regional border, it serves the Songwe Region as well. It is west of the city, off the A104 trunk road, and is able to accommodate commercial jet traffic, whereas the unpaved Mbeya Airport is not.
The Songwe non-directional beacon (Ident: SW) is located off the threshold of runway 28.
History Redevelopment of Songwe Airport began in 2001."Songwe airport prepares to open" Tanzaniainvest.com 8 January 2009 The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority issued a NOTAM on 12 December 2012 saying "WEF 13 DEC 2012 new airport called Songwe opened and operational."
Airlines and destinations
Scheduled flights In the past, regular services have been provided by Air Tanzania, Tropical Air, Auric Air, Fastjet Tanzania, and Precision Air; but, apart from Air Tanzania, these airlines have discontinued their scheduled services; charter flights can still be arranged with Tropical Air and Auric Air.Mbeya, Auric Air, 2 September 2015Our Services , Tropical Air, 2 September 2015
See also List of airports in Tanzania Transport in Tanzania
References
External links
OurAirports - Songwe Airport Accident history for Songwe Airport at Aviation Safety Network