David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport

UGKO / KUT

Kopitnari, GE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
14:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
14 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UGKO 041430Z 25014KT 9999 -RA SCT025 BKN035 06/04 Q1024 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 223 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,723 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,723 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (223 ft)
Pressure Alt
-100 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,126 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UGKO 041100Z 0412/0512 25007KT 9999 SCT030 OVC050 TX10/0511Z TN01/0503Z TEMPO 0412/0418 27017KT 4000 SHRA BKN017CB TEMPO 0500/0506 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+9h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKO
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,202 ft 144 ft CON 81°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UGKO

7,761 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.8%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
0.8%

David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
5.7%
E
60.5%
SE
5.2%
S
2%
SW
6.3%
W
15.9%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.3°C
Range: -3°C to 31°C
-3°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

October January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,761 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UGKO
IATA Code: KUT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 223 ft MSL

Location

City: Kopitnari
Country: GE
Latitude: 42.176768°
Longitude: 42.482393°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport

Overview

David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport serves the Kutaisi region in Georgia, located at coordinates 42.176768, 42.482393 in Kopitnari. The medium-sized airport sits at an elevation of 223 feet MSL and features a single concrete runway (07/25) measuring 8,202 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly favorable VFR conditions 84% of the time, with predominantly easterly winds averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 31°C, with an average of 11.9°C, providing generally stable flying conditions. September through November offer the most consistent VFR weather, with minimal fog occurrence (1.4%) and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (07/25) experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with winds aligned 100% of the time and a modest average crosswind of 2.7 knots. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 39 knots, suggesting potential for occasional challenging wind conditions despite generally mild wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly easterly winds when planning approaches, with runway 07/25 offering consistent wind alignment. The low percentage of IFR conditions (3.7%) and minimal low IFR scenarios (1%) suggest generally straightforward approach and landing environments throughout the year.

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

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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.