Gulu Airport

HUGU / ULU

Gulu, UG

Last Updated
Mar 3, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 14 hours ago
13:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HUGU 031300Z 34006KT 9999 BKN022 FEW024CB 25/21 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,510 ft
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
FEW 2,400 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,710 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,910 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HUGU 031100Z 0312/0412 36010KT 9999 FEW024 FEW026CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UGU
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
10,314 ft 98 ft ASP 160°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HUGU

471 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.6%
MVFR
24.4%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Gulu Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 35°C with an average of 27.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 21.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
3.6%
E
32.3%
SE
6%
S
19.4%
SW
0.4%
W
4.3%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 18°C to 35°C
18°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 471 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gulu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HUGU
IATA Code: ULU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,510 ft MSL

Location

City: Gulu
Country: UG
Latitude: 2.805560°
Longitude: 32.271801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 10,314 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gulu Airport

Overview

Gulu Airport serves the northern Uganda region, located at 2.805560°N, 32.271801°E, with an elevation of 3510 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Gulu urban area and surrounding regions. The airport features a single runway (17/35) with a substantial 10,314 ft asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly consistent VFR conditions, with 78.3% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the east (90°) average 6 knots, with occasional peaks to 16 knots and calm periods in 21% of observations. Temperature ranges from 18°C to 35°C, with an average of 27.1°C, providing generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's elevated position at 3510 ft MSL suggests potential terrain interactions and potential performance considerations for aircraft. The lengthy 10,314 ft runway offers substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported fog incidents.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates optimal wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Average crosswind component is minimal at 4.1 knots, supporting straightforward approach and landing operations. Pilots should note September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.