Mbarara Airport

HUMA / MBQ

Mbarara, UG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
7 kt
20°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HUMA 040500Z 02007KT 4000 BR SCT020 FEW022CB 19/18 Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,600 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)
6,600 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,800 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UMA
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,446 ft 100 ft GVL 104°
0.0 kt 7.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HUMA

713 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.3%
MVFR
20.2%
IFR
9.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Mbarara Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 98 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 32°C with an average of 23.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 98 kt
Calm Winds: 2.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.6%
NE
6.7%
E
22.2%
SE
8.3%
S
24.1%
SW
2.5%
W
12.1%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.7°C
Range: 15°C to 32°C
15°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

December November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 713 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mbarara Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HUMA
IATA Code: MBQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,600 ft MSL

Location

City: Mbarara
Country: UG
Latitude: -0.555278°
Longitude: 30.599400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,446 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Mbarara Airport

Mbarara Airport (HUMA/MBQ) is located in Mbarara, UG at an elevation of 4,600 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 5,446 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 713 weather observations shows HUMA maintains VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 20.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HUMA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 10.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 98 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.5%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, November, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 15°C (59°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 23.7°C (75°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 713 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.