Kigoma Airport

HTKA / TKQ

Kigoma, TZ

Last Updated
Jan 18, 03:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
03:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
2kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,012
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HTKA 180300Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW017 FEW018CB 19/18 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,700ft
FEW 1,700ft AGL
FEW 1,800ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,400ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,500ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
922 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,700 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,736 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,864 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HTKA 172300Z 1800/1824 VRB02KT 9999 FEW018 FEW019CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:57Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2kt
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

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

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available
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About Kigoma Airport

Kigoma Airport (HTKA/TKQ) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Kigoma, TZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,700 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) with UNK surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.