Garissa Airport

HKGA / GAS

Garissa, KE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
12 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKGA 041000Z 18012KT 9999 FEW027CB SCT028 32/22 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 475 ft
FEW 2,700 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 2,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,175 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,275 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KGA
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
3,556 ft 61 ft asphalt
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HKGA

2,197 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.9%
MVFR
28.1%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Garissa Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 11 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Calm conditions occur 43.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 22°C and 39°C with an average of 31.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 11 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 43.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2%
NE
1.3%
E
10.8%
SE
7.4%
S
34%
SW
0.1%
W
0.6%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 31.4°C
Range: 22°C to 39°C
22°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,197 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Garissa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKGA
IATA Code: GAS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 475 ft MSL

Location

City: Garissa
Country: KE
Latitude: -0.463508°
Longitude: 39.648300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 3,556 ft
Width: 61 ft
Surface: asphalt
ILS: No

About Garissa Airport

Garissa Airport (HKGA/GAS) is located in Garissa, KE at an elevation of 475 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 3,556 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,197 weather observations shows HKGA maintains VFR conditions 71.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 28.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HKGA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 11 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (43.6% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, January, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 22°C (72°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 31.4°C (89°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.08 to 10.15 inHg (341-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,197 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.