David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport

UGKO / KUT

Kopitnari, GE

Last Updated
May 15, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
2 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UGKO 151000Z 26002KT 9999 SCT013 BKN030 19/15 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 223 ft
SCT 1,300 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,523 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,223 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 12:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (223 ft)
Pressure Alt
501 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,035 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UGKO 150500Z 1506/1606 26010KT 9999 BKN050 TX18/1506Z TN12/1602Z TEMPO 1506/1512 28019G29KT 4000 TSRA SCT015 BKN020CB TEMPO 1512/1520 28017G27KT 3000 TSRA BKN026CB OVC045 TEMPO 1518/1606 3500 SHRA BKN025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR 280° 17 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 2,600 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
18:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 3.5 km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKO
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,202 ft 144 ft CON 81°
2.0 kt 0.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UGKO

11,098 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.7%
MVFR
15%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
0.8%

David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
53.8%
N
1.6%
S
2%
W
22.2%
NE
4.9%
NW
3%
SE
5.1%
SW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.4°C
Range: -3°C to 31°C
-3°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

October January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,098 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UGKO
IATA Code: KUT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 223 ft MSL

Location

City: Kopitnari
Country: GE
Latitude: 42.176768°
Longitude: 42.482393°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport

Overview

David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport serves the Kutaisi region in Georgia, located at coordinates 42.176768, 42.482393 in Kopitnari. The medium-sized airport sits at an elevation of 223 feet MSL and features a single concrete runway (07/25) measuring 8,202 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly favorable VFR conditions 84% of the time, with predominantly easterly winds averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 31°C, with an average of 11.9°C, providing generally stable flying conditions. September through November offer the most consistent VFR weather, with minimal fog occurrence (1.4%) and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (07/25) experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with winds aligned 100% of the time and a modest average crosswind of 2.7 knots. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 39 knots, suggesting potential for occasional challenging wind conditions despite generally mild wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly easterly winds when planning approaches, with runway 07/25 offering consistent wind alignment. The low percentage of IFR conditions (3.7%) and minimal low IFR scenarios (1%) suggest generally straightforward approach and landing environments throughout the year.

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

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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.