Bukoba Airport

HTBU / BKZ

Bukoba, TZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3 kt
300°
8 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTBU 040900Z 30003KT 8000 -TSRA SCT010 FEW012CB BKN080 19/19 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,784 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
FEW 1,200 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,784 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,984 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,784 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
892 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,784 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,642 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,030 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HTBU 040500Z 0406/0506 12005KT 9999 FEW016 FEW018CB SCT090 PROB30 TEMPO 0407/0410 TSRA SCT012 FEW014CB OVC080 BECMG 0411/0414 NSW FEW018 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TBU
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,535 ft 93 ft Asphalt
3.0 kt 0.5 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 - HTBU

1,919 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.9%
MVFR
3.9%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Bukoba Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 29°C with an average of 22.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 13.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.3%
NE
2.7%
E
9.2%
SE
16.9%
S
12.3%
SW
2.4%
W
5.5%
NW
32.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.5°C
Range: 12°C to 29°C
12°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 1,919 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bukoba Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTBU
IATA Code: BKZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,784 ft MSL

Location

City: Bukoba
Country: TZ
Latitude: -1.332000°
Longitude: 31.821200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,535 ft
Width: 93 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Bukoba Airport

Bukoba Airport (HTBU/BKZ) is located in Bukoba, TZ at an elevation of 3,784 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 4,535 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 1,919 weather observations, HTBU experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HTBU come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 5.1 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 12°C (54°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 22.5°C (73°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.1 to 10.22 inHg (342-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,919 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.