TBO · HTTB · Tabora Airport

Tabora Airport (TBO)

Tabora, Tanzania · small airport · -5.076° 32.833° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTBO
ICAO CodeHTTB
Typesmall airport
NameTabora Airport
MunicipalityTabora
CountryTanzania
ContinentAF
Latitude-5.076° S
Longitude32.833° E
Elevation3868 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score150
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryTanzania
ISO Code
RegionTabora
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+3
DST OffsetUTC+3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving TBO

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (5.1°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Tabora Airport is a small regional airfield serving the historic city of Tabora in western Tanzania. The city has long served as a key hub on the central caravan trade routes connecting Lake Tanganyika to the Indian Ocean coast, and the airport provides essential air access to this interior region. Its modest infrastructure reflects its role as a domestic connector rather than an international gateway.

💡 Local Tip
Tabora is famously known as Tanzania's honey capital, so visiting the local markets to sample and purchase high-quality wild honey from the surrounding miombo woodlands is a must for any traveler passing through the region.
🚖 Getting There

Getting to and from Tabora Airport typically requires a short taxi or hired car ride, as the airport is located just outside the city center. Public transport options are limited, so arranging ground transport in advance through your hotel is advisable. The airport's small size means arrival and departure processes are quick, often with minimal waiting time.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Tabora Airport?
A: The IATA code is TBO and the ICAO code is HTTB.

Q: Are there international flights from Tabora Airport?
A: No, the airport primarily handles domestic regional flights within Tanzania.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a small regional airport, it offers basic terminal services with limited amenities typical of rural Tanzanian airfields.

Q: Is Tabora Airport accessible year-round?
A: Yes, though as with many small airports in the region, schedules and operations may vary by season.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 26, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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