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Weather Briefing
MVFRNakuru Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 7.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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| 14/32 | 5,607 ft | 0 ft | ASP | 0° |
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Weather Statistics - HKNK
2,669 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Nakuru Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 82.9% 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.
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Statistics computed from 2,669 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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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 60.1% of the time based on 2,669 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 8.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (82.9% 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 2,669 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.
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