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FLKS/KAA METAR & TAF Kasama Airport

Kasama, Northern ProvinceElevation 4,541 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
070@11
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
7,191 ft
+2,650 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0900Z (11:00 AM local) · More than 1 hour old

FLKS is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 11 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. The main issue is metar is 24086 minutes old.

WIND
70° at 11 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW025
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
30°C / 13°C
86°F / 55°F. 17°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.12 inHg
1020 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 1000Z (12:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (8:00 PM local)

FLKS forecast starts VFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 18Z with VFR possible (GUST). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
1200Z2:00 PM1800Z8:00 PM0000Z2:00 AM0600Z8:00 AM1200Z2:00 PM1800Z8:00 PM

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›METAR is stale (24086 minutes old).

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 70° at 11 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. 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 7,191 ft (field elevation 4,541 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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

Runway detail

13/31
Dimensions
N/A
Surface
Gravel
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
7,191 ft
Pressure altitude
4,341 ft
Field elevation
4,541 ft MSL
Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Dewpoint
13°C (55°F)
Altimeter
30.12 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
1551Z 5:51 PM
Sunrise
0327Z 5:27 AM
Loggable night
1613Z (6:13 PM local) → 0305Z (5:05 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1551Z (5:51 PM local) → 0327Z (5:27 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1651Z (6:51 PM local) → 0227Z (4:27 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

Kasama Airport is in Kasama, Northern Province. Field elevation 4,541 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFLKS / KAA
RegionNorthern Province
CountryZambia
Coordinates-10.2102, 31.1230
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.3
Kasama Radio
FLKS

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

Nearby airports

FLRO Rosa Airport
42 NM N
FLCS Chinsali Airport
61 NM E
FLSH Shiwa n'gandu Airport
70 NM SE
FLEB East Two Airport
70 NM SW
FLLG Luwingu Airport
72 NM W
FLPK Mporokoso Airport
78 NM NW
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗FLKS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FLKS have a METAR?
Yes. FLKS has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FLKS have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FLKS; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FLKS?
FLKS sits at 4,541 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FLKS?
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.