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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Tanzania",
    "addressLocality": "Mtwara"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Tanzania",
    "Precision Air",
    "Auric Air"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Mtwara",
  "code": "MYW",
  "connection_tips": "Mtwara Airport (MYW) is the practical air gateway for Tanzania's far south, and the important connection decision is whether you are simply going into Mtwara town or using the airport as the first step toward industrial sites, border-region travel, or coastal work farther afield. For anyone connecting internationally through Dar es Salaam, leave enough margin for baggage, terminal transfer, and schedule movement rather than planning to the minimum. MYW works well when the road transfer and any Dar connection are treated as part of one joined itinerary rather than separate decisions.\n\nA short taxi ride into town is usually the easy part, but if your destination is linked to the port, gas projects, or onward road travel toward the Rovuma corridor, arrange the pickup in advance rather than assuming you can sort out everything at the curb. The airport itself is manageable and not difficult to navigate, but it is still a regional field with limited fallback options if the day goes off plan.\n\nDomestic links through Dar es Salaam make MYW useful, yet a delay on the Mtwara segment can have a bigger effect on the rest of the trip than travelers expect because the onward connections are thinner than at Tanzania's larger airports. Keep Tanzanian shillings for the first transfer, store your driver's details offline, and avoid late-night arrival assumptions unless the receiving side has confirmed the handoff.",
  "country": "Tanzania",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Taxis to the city center are reliable and take only 15 minutes.",
    "Connect through Dar es Salaam (DAR) for all major international links.",
    "The terminal is small; 90 mins check-in is plenty of time.",
    "Try the local cashews, which Mtwara is famous for, at the city market.",
    "Check for seasonal flight changes during the peak rainy season (Mar-May)."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Mtwara+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "total_reviews": 0
  },
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  "iataCode": "MYW",
  "icao": "HTMT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -10.3391,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; the terminal is suitable for immediate transitions and short waits only.",
  "longitude": 40.182,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Mtwara Airport (MYW), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 120-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Lindi Airport (LDI).",
  "name": "Mtwara Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "DAR",
      "name": "Julius Nyerere International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LDI",
      "name": "Lindi Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Mtwara Airport (MYW) is a regional facility serving the port city of Mtwara in southeastern Tanzania. The terminal is a functional building that primarily handles domestic flights, particularly those operated by Air Tanzania and Precision Air, connecting the region with the capital, Dar es Salaam. It plays a significant role in providing air connectivity for the local community and for those involved in the region's vital gas and oil and cashewnut industries.\n\nInside the terminal, passengers can find standard amenities such as check-in counters, a waiting lounge, and basic refreshments. The facility is designed to provide efficient processing for regional travelers, offering a convenient alternative to the long overland journey from Dar es Salaam. The airport's strategic location near the Mozambique border and the Indian Ocean coast makes it a key point for the movement of people and resources in southern Tanzania.\n\nGround transportation to Mtwara city center and the nearby port area is readily available through local taxis and pre-arranged private vehicles. The airport's location in the coastal plains offers travelers unique views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding agricultural landscapes during arrival and departure. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the economic development and connectivity of the Mtwara region, supporting both social and industrial links with the rest of the country.",
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}