Kigoma Airport

HTKA / TKQ

Kigoma, TZ

Last Updated
Apr 23, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
05:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTKA 230500Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW020 SCT090 23/19 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,700 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,700 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,700 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kigoma Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft, scattered at 9,000 ft.

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.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
924 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,700 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,678 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,286 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HTKA 222300Z 2300/2324 VRB01KT 9999 FEW019 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 1 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TKA
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 5,797 ft 0 ft UNK No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HTKA

2,524 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.6%
MVFR
7%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Kigoma Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 24.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 5.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.8%
NE
13.8%
E
11.1%
SE
7.5%
S
21%
SW
9.7%
W
11.1%
NW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.6°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,524 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kigoma Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HTKA
IATA Code: TKQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,700 ft MSL

Location

City: Kigoma
Country: TZ
Latitude: -4.886200°
Longitude: 29.670900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,797 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kigoma Airport

Kigoma Airport (HTKA/TKQ) is located in Kigoma, TZ at an elevation of 2,700 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 5,797 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 2,524 weather observations, HTKA experiences excellent VFR conditions 92.6% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HTKA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 5.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 60 knots. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 24.6°C (76°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.07 to 10.21 inHg (341-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,524 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.