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HTDO/DOD METAR & TAF Dodoma Airport

Dodoma, Dodoma RegionElevation 3,673 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR19 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
120@15
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
5,941 ft
+2,268 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1500Z (6:00 PM local) · 19 min old

HTDO is currently VFR. Winds are from the southeast at 15 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
120° at 15 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW029
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
28°C / 12°C
82°F / 54°F. 16°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (8:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (9:00 PM local)

HTDO forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
1800Z9:00 PM2248Z1:48 AM0336Z6:36 AM0824Z11:24 AM1312Z4:12 PM1800Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 120° at 15 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 5,941 ft (field elevation 3,673 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1028 120°120°15 kt120°120° 15120°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
120° at 15 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 1013 kt headwind · 7 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
10
HEAD
13 kt
CROSS
7 kt R
BEST
28
HEAD
13 kt tail
CROSS
7 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

10/28
Dimensions
6,700 x 98 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
5,941 ft
Pressure altitude
3,533 ft
Field elevation
3,673 ft MSL
Temperature
28°C (82°F)
Dewpoint
12°C (54°F)
Altimeter
30.06 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1529Z 6:29 PM
Sunrise
0312Z 6:12 AM
Loggable night
1551Z (6:51 PM local) → 0250Z (5:50 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1529Z (6:29 PM local) → 0312Z (6:12 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1629Z (7:29 PM local) → 0212Z (5:12 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Dodoma Airport is in Dodoma, Dodoma Region. Field elevation 3,673 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAHTDO / DOD
RegionDodoma Region
CountryTanzania
Coordinates-6.1706, 35.7560
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.2
APP
APP
119.2
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

HTIR Iringa Airport
90 NM S
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗HTDO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does HTDO have a METAR?
Yes. HTDO has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does HTDO have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for HTDO; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at HTDO?
HTDO sits at 3,673 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for HTDO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.