Kasese Airport

HUKS / KSE

Kasese, UG

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
2 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HUKS 180700Z 29002KT 9999 SCT020 FEW022CB 22/20 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,146 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 2,200 ft AGL (CB)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,146 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,346 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kasese Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft, few at 2,200 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,200 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period.

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 HUKS 180500Z 1806/1906 03006KT 9999 FEW023 FEW025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UKS
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
5,151 ft 0 ft UNK
0.3 kt 2.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HUKS

659 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.9%
MVFR
22.8%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Kasese Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 41.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 35°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 41.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
14.6%
E
26.4%
SE
6.2%
S
4.9%
SW
0.3%
W
3.8%
NW
0.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 16°C to 35°C
16°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 659 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kasese Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HUKS
IATA Code: KSE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,146 ft MSL

Location

City: Kasese
Country: UG
Latitude: 0.183000°
Longitude: 30.100000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,151 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Kasese Airport

Kasese Airport (HUKS/KSE) is located in Kasese, UG at an elevation of 3,146 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 5,151 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 659 weather observations shows HUKS maintains VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 22.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HUKS come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 4.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (41.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, November, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 16°C (61°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 26.7°C (80°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.12 to 10.12 inHg (343-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 659 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.