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HTBU/BKZ METAR & TAF Bukoba Airport

Bukoba, Kagera RegionElevation 3,784 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
330@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
5,277 ft
+1,493 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1900Z (10:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

HTBU is currently VFR. Winds are from the northwest at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW021CB).

WIND
330° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW019 FEW021CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
21°C / 18°C
70°F / 64°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.03 inHg
1016.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW021CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1100Z (2:00 PM local) · valid to 1200Z (3:00 PM local)

HTBU forecast starts VFR at 12Z. Worst period is 05Z to 08Z with MVFR possible (CB, TS). Best period is 12Z to 21Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

VFR
BKN0808,000 ft
BKN0808,000 ft
BKN0808,000 ft
1200Z3:00 PM1648Z7:48 PM2136Z12:36 AM0224Z5:24 AM0712Z10:12 AM1200Z3:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BECMG SCT BKN PROB30 TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW021CB).
›METAR is stale (462 minutes old).
›PROB30 forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

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 330° at 5 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: 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 5,277 ft (field elevation 3,784 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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

Runway detail

13/31
Dimensions
4,535 x 93 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
5,277 ft
Pressure altitude
3,674 ft
Field elevation
3,784 ft MSL
Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Dewpoint
18°C (64°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
1541Z 6:41 PM
Sunrise
0332Z 6:32 AM
Loggable night
1602Z (7:02 PM local) → 0311Z (6:11 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1541Z (6:41 PM local) → 0332Z (6:32 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1641Z (7:41 PM local) → 0232Z (5:32 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

Bukoba Airport is in Bukoba, Kagera Region. Field elevation 3,784 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAHTBU / BKZ
RegionKagera Region
CountryTanzania
Coordinates-1.3320, 31.8212
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.

HUMA Mbarara Airport
87 NM NW
VFR
HUEN Entebbe International Airport
91 NM NE
VFR
HTMW Mwanza International Airport
95 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗HTBU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does HTBU have a METAR?
Yes. HTBU has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does HTBU have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for HTBU; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at HTBU?
HTBU sits at 3,784 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for HTBU?
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.