Kasese Airport

HUKS / KSE

Kasese, UG

Last Updated
Jul 18, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
8 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HUKS 181500Z 02008KT 9999 BKN020 FEW022CB OVC120 23/19 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,146 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 2,200 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 12,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 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
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,146 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Kasese Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 12,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 5.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 8 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,200 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. 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 fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HUKS 181100Z 1812/1912 36006KT 9999 FEW027 BECMG 1812/1815 VRB06KT 8000 -TSRA SCT018 FEW020CB BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 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
7.9 kt 1.4 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 - HUKS

1,111 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.5%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.2%

Kasese Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4 knots. Calm conditions occur 39.7% 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, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 39.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.5%
NE
12.3%
E
25.1%
SE
5%
S
5.6%
SW
0.8%
W
6.8%
NW
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 May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,111 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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 1,111 weather observations shows HUKS maintains VFR conditions 80.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 19.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HUKS come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (39.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, November, May, 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 10.12 to 10.17 inHg (343-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,111 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.