Bukoba Airport

HTBU / BKZ

Bukoba, TZ

Last Updated
Jul 5, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
11:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTBU 051100Z 16005KT 9999 FEW025 26/16 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,784 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,284 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bukoba Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 12.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 16°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.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
892 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,784 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,642 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,870 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HTBU 050500Z 0506/0606 14010KT CAVOK BECMG 0601/0604 27005KT FEW018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
01:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 270° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TBU
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
4,535 ft 93 ft Asphalt
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTBU

3,289 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.6%
MVFR
4.3%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.2%

Bukoba Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 29°C with an average of 22.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 11.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.8%
N
4.3%
S
21%
W
4.8%
NE
2.1%
NW
28.4%
SE
19%
SW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.8°C
Range: 12°C to 29°C
12°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

July June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,289 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bukoba Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTBU
IATA Code: BKZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,784 ft MSL

Location

City: Bukoba
Country: TZ
Latitude: -1.332000°
Longitude: 31.821200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,535 ft
Width: 93 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Bukoba Airport

Bukoba Airport (HTBU/BKZ) is located in Bukoba, TZ at an elevation of 3,784 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 4,535 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,289 weather observations, HTBU experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.6% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HTBU come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 5.1 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, June, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 12°C (54°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 22.8°C (73°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.1 to 10.23 inHg (342-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,289 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). 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.