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HTMU/MUZ METAR Musoma Airport

Musoma, Mara RegionElevation 3,806 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR52 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
320@10
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
6,017 ft
+2,211 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1200Z (3:00 PM local) · 52 min old

HTMU is currently VFR. Winds are from the northwest at 10 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW026CB).

WIND
320° at 10 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW024 FEW026CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
27°C / 20°C
81°F / 68°F. 7°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.03 inHg
1016.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW026CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW026CB).
›No TAF available for this airport.

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 320° at 10 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported; high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 6,017 ft (field elevation 3,806 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for HTMU. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

18/36
Dimensions
5,249 x 108 ft
Surface
Hard
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
6,017 ft
Pressure altitude
3,696 ft
Field elevation
3,806 ft MSL
Temperature
27°C (81°F)
Dewpoint
20°C (68°F)
Altimeter
30.03 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
1533Z 6:33 PM
Sunrise
0324Z 6:24 AM
Loggable night
1554Z (6:54 PM local) → 0302Z (6:02 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1533Z (6:33 PM local) → 0324Z (6:24 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1633Z (7:33 PM local) → 0224Z (5:24 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

Musoma Airport is in Musoma, Mara Region. Field elevation 3,806 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAHTMU / MUZ
RegionMara Region
CountryTanzania
Coordinates-1.5030, 33.8021
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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.

HTMW Mwanza International Airport
77 NM SW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗HTMU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does HTMU have a METAR?
Yes. HTMU has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does HTMU have a TAF?
When HTMU issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at HTMU?
HTMU sits at 3,806 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for HTMU?
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.