Nakuru Airport

HKNK / NUU

Nakuru, KE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HKNK 041600Z 00000KT 9999 BKN025 OVC090 16/15

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,234 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 9,000 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,734 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,234 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KNK
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 5,607 ft 0 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HKNK

2,157 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.8%
MVFR
39.2%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Nakuru Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 82.7% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 18.8°C (range: 13°C to 25°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 82.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
1.8%
E
0.7%
SE
1.3%
S
3.2%
SW
1.3%
W
0.8%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.8°C
Range: 13°C to 25°C
13°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

January December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,157 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nakuru Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HKNK
IATA Code: NUU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,234 ft MSL

Location

City: Nakuru
Country: KE
Latitude: -0.298067°
Longitude: 36.159302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,607 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Nakuru Airport

Nakuru Airport (HKNK/NUU) is located in Nakuru, KE at an elevation of 6,234 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 5,607 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 60.8% of the time based on 2,157 observations, HKNK requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 0% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HKNK come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (82.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, December, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 13°C (55°F) to 25°C (77°F), averaging 18.8°C (66°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,157 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.