Arua Airport

HUAR / RUA

Arua, UG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

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Weather Source: Arua Airport (HUAR)
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Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
3 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HUAR 041300Z 29003KT 9999 FEW027 30/05 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,951 ft
FEW 2,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,651 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HUAR 041100Z 0412/0512 36006KT 9999 FEW025 FEW027CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:54Z BASE
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MVFR 360° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UAR
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
5,600 ft 0 ft Unpaved
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HUAR

533 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.4%
MVFR
25.5%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.6%

Arua Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 33°C with an average of 26°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
2.8%
E
34.5%
SE
2.4%
S
7.3%
SW
1.3%
W
31.3%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26°C
Range: 17°C to 33°C
17°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

October December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 533 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arua Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HUAR
IATA Code: RUA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,951 ft MSL

Location

City: Arua
Country: UG
Latitude: 3.049152°
Longitude: 30.911714°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,600 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: Unpaved
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Arua Airport

Overview

Arua Airport serves the northwestern region of Uganda, located near the town of Arua at an elevation of 3,951 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local operations in this part of Uganda.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 78.6% of observations showing clear flying weather and an additional 20.7% in marginal VFR. Temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C with an average of 25.7°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions. October, November, and December represent the best VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The single runway (18/36) is 5,600 feet long and unpaved, which requires special consideration for aircraft performance and landing characteristics. Prevailing winds are from the east (90°) at an average of 5.8 knots, with maximum observed winds of 18 knots. The airport's relatively calm wind environment supports predictable flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 shows 100% favorable wind conditions, with an average crosswind of just 4.4 knots. Pilots can expect excellent wind alignment for approaches, with consistently high visibility averaging 10 statute miles. The unpaved surface demands careful technique during landing and takeoff, particularly during transitional seasons.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.