Bukoba Airport

HTBU / BKZ

Bukoba, TZ

Last Updated
Apr 12, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3 kt
300°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTBU 122000Z 30003KT CAVOK 20/19 Q1016

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bukoba Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 2.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 02:00Z and 07:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HTBU 121100Z 1212/1312 12005KT 9999 FEW014 FEW016CB SCT090 PROB30 TEMPO 1302/1307 5000 TSRA SCT012 FEW014CB OVC080 BECMG 1309/1312 NSW
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:13Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
09:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR

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

2,376 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.5%
MVFR
4.3%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Bukoba Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.7% 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 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 12.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.9%
NE
2.6%
E
8.5%
SE
17%
S
13%
SW
2.3%
W
5.7%
NW
33.3%

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 kt

Statistics computed from 2,376 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 2,376 weather observations, HTBU experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.5% 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 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2 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 2,376 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.