Twice a week, roughly 50 tonnes of chilled Nile perch leave Mwanza Airport (MWZ) on charter flights bound for Europe. Set on the shores of Lake Victoria in Tanzania's second-largest city, the airport pairs a 3,300-metre asphalt runway—long enough for wide-body freighters and mainline jets—with around twelve temperature-controlled chambers totalling some 1,500 cubic metres. Fish trucked in from the nearby South port move straight into cold storage, where customs and veterinary clearance happen on site. The Nile perch fishery is the Lake Zone's leading export earner, serving buyers across the EU and the Middle East. A large share of the catch still travels by road to Nairobi or Entebbe for onward loading, but direct charters are growing. Processors run a just-in-time model tuned to strict EU freshness rules. For general cargo outside the cold chain, Dar es Salaam remains the larger option.

Air Freight & Cargo

Airlines & Network

Stations

Air Tanzania Cargo · TC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Mwanza Airport?▼

The IATA code of Mwanza Airport is MWZ. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Mwanza Airport located?▼

Mwanza Airport is located in Mwanza, TZ.

What is the ICAO code of Mwanza Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Mwanza Airport is HTMW. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Mwanza Airport?▼

Mwanza Airport is at an elevation of 1147 meters (3763 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-2.44449, 32.93270

1147 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 10 June 2026

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