Kitui Airport

HKKU

Kitui, KE

Last Updated
May 15, 04:00Z

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Currently using: HKJK
Weather Source: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK)
Distance: 63nm / 117km from HKKU

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKJK 150400Z 08004KT 9999 BKN015 15/14 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,790 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,290 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Kitui Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
897 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,790 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,498 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,408 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HKJK 142300Z 1500/1606 03005KT 9999 BKN018 BECMG 1508/1511 15010KT BKN024 BECMG 1520/1523 36005KT BKN018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
08:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR 150° 10 kt
Ceiling: 2,400 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KKU
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
3,116 ft 65 ft ASP 53°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kitui Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKKU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,790 ft MSL

Location

City: Kitui
Country: KE
Latitude: -1.372790°
Longitude: 37.978100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,116 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kitui Airport

Kitui Airport (HKKU) is located in Kitui, KE at an elevation of 3,790 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 3,116 feet.

Airport Overview

Kitui Airport serves Kitui in KE. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (05/23) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,116 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3790 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from HKKU, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.