Embu Airport

HKEM

Embu, KE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
7 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKEM 040900Z 19007KT 9999 SCT023TCU BKN080 23/18

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,150 ft
SCT 2,300 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,450 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,150 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KEM
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,246 ft 65 ft Asphalt 140°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HKEM

1,823 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.9%
MVFR
28.3%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Embu Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.4% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 18.6°C (range: 15°C to 22°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 11.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.4%
NE
22.1%
E
35.2%
SE
4.6%
S
10.4%
SW
2.8%
W
2.8%
NW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.6°C
Range: 15°C to 22°C
15°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

January February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,823 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Embu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKEM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,150 ft MSL

Location

City: Embu
Country: KE
Latitude: -0.573270°
Longitude: 37.497260°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,246 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Embu Airport

Embu Airport (HKEM) is located in Embu, KE at an elevation of 4,150 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 5,246 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,823 weather observations shows HKEM maintains VFR conditions 70.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 28.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HKEM come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 4.8 knots. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (72°F), averaging 18.6°C (65°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,823 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.