Kitui Airport

HKKU

Kitui, KE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

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Currently using: HKJK
Weather Source: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK)
Distance: 63nm / 117km from HKKU

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
4 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKJK 041030Z VRB04KT 9999 SCT024 BKN080 24/15 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,790 ft
SCT 2,400 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,190 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,790 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
893 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,790 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,618 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,608 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HKJK 040500Z 0406/0512 VRB02KT 9999 -RA SCT017 BKN080 BECMG 0408/0411 09010KT SCT020 BKN080 TEMPO 0414/0418 -SHRA FEW019CB BKN020 BECMG 0420/0423 VRB03KT -RA SCT018 BKN080 BECMG 0508/0511 09010KT NSW FEW024CB BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Light Rain
14:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
20:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KKU
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,116 ft 65 ft ASP 53° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kitui Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKKU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,790 ft MSL

Location

City: Kitui
Country: KE
Latitude: -1.372790°
Longitude: 37.978100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,116 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kitui Airport

Kitui Airport (HKKU) is located in Kitui, KE at an elevation of 3,790 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 3,116 feet.

Airport Overview

Kitui Airport serves Kitui in KE. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (05/23) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,116 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3790 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from HKKU, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.