Wajir Airport

HKWJ / WJR

Wajir, KE

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
6 kt
150°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKWJ 141800Z 15006KT SKC 31/22 Q1009

Weather Briefing

VFR

Wajir Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KWJ
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
9,193 ft 104 ft ASP 146°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HKWJ

3,075 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
19.6%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Wajir Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 66 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 21°C to 52°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 66 kt
Calm Winds: 11.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
1%
NE
3.6%
E
23.3%
SE
37.4%
S
20.2%
SW
1.6%
W
0.6%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 31.1°C
Range: 21°C to 52°C
21°C 52°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,075 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Wajir Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKWJ
IATA Code: WJR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 770 ft MSL

Location

City: Wajir
Country: KE
Latitude: 1.733240°
Longitude: 40.091599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 9,193 ft
Width: 104 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Wajir Airport

Overview

Wajir Airport serves the northeastern region of Kenya, located at 1.733240, 40.091599 with an elevation of 770 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional transportation in a remote area of the country, providing critical aviation infrastructure for Wajir County.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 83.1% of observations showing clear flying weather. Temperature ranges dramatically from 22°C to 52°C, with an average of 31.2°C, which can significantly impact aircraft performance. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at an average of 7 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 66 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 15/33 spans 9,193 feet with an asphalt surface, capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's geographic location suggests a relatively flat terrain typical of northeastern Kenya's arid landscape. Wind data indicates a calm condition only 4.2% of the time, suggesting generally consistent wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 3.6 knots. January, December, and September represent the best months for VFR flying, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Pilots should be prepared for high temperatures and potential wind variability when planning approaches and departures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.