Kasese Airport

HUKS / KSE

Kasese, UG

Last Updated
Mar 2, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 38 hours ago
14:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5 kt
50°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HUKS 021400Z 05005KT 8000 SCT029 FEW030CB 30/18 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,146 ft
SCT 2,900 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,046 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,146 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HUKS 031100Z 0312/0412 VRB06KT 9999 FEW023 FEW025CB FM031400 16008KT 9000 -TSRA SCT021 FEW023CB BKN110
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 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
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HUKS

452 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.7%
MVFR
28.1%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Kasese Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 36.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 35°C with an average of 26.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 36.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.2%
NE
15.9%
E
28.8%
SE
6.2%
S
4.2%
SW
0.4%
W
4.4%
NW
1.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.9°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 December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 452 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 452 weather observations shows HUKS maintains VFR conditions 71.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 28.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.2% 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 (36.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, November, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 16°C (61°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 26.9°C (80°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 452 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.