Mbarara Airport

HUMA / MBQ

Mbarara, UG

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
13 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HUMA 180700Z 14013KT 9999 FEW010 BKN020 FEW022CB 20/18 Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,600 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 2,200 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,600 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 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

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mbarara Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 13 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 7-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 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

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°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HUMA

1,031 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.1%
MVFR
23.5%
IFR
10.2%
LIFR
0.2%

Mbarara Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.4% 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: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.6%
NE
5.3%
E
23.2%
SE
9.6%
S
25.6%
SW
2.7%
W
11.3%
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: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 1,031 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

With VFR conditions only 66.1% of the time based on 1,031 observations, HUMA requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 10.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

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 (2.7%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.5 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 1,031 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.