Is HTBU VFR or IFR right now?

HTBU is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at HTBU has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 140° at 6 kt, runway 13 gives a 6 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Bukoba Airport have?

Bukoba Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,535 ft (1,382 m). Field elevation is 3,784 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at HTBU?

On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 03:37 UTC and sunset at 15:44 UTC; civil twilight ends at 16:05 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Bukoba Airport

General Aviation Airport · Bukoba, 05, Tanzania

Conditions are good for visual flight at Bukoba Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 83°F) with 62% humidity. Winds from 140° at 6 kt.

ICAOHTBUIATABKZ

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation3,784ft1,153 m

Longest runway4,535ft1,382 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates-1.33, 31.821°19'55.2"S 31°49'16.3"E

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 7 h 21 min ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

81°F27°C · Dew 66°FFeels like 83°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

140° @ 6 kt

Visibility6+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity62%
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Pressure1014 hPa
GustsNone

Few 2,000′Few 2,200′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR HTBU 041500Z 14006KT 9999 FEW020 FEW022 27/19 Q1014 NOSIG

Decoded — plain language

Wind140° @ 6 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature81°F / 27°C

Dew point66°F · 62% RH

Altimeter29.94 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 2,000′, Few 2,200′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 15:00Z·Bukoba Arpt, KA, TZ·7 h 21 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 12:00Z – Mon 12:00Z

InitialSun 12:00Zuntil Sun 16:00Z
VFRWind100° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,600′, Few 1,800′, Broken 8,000′
BecomingSun 16:00Zuntil Mon 09:00Z
VFRWind320° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,600′, Few 1,800′, Broken 8,000′
Now
30% temporaryMon 04:00Zuntil Mon 07:00Z
MVFRWind140° @ 10 ktVis3.1 smWeatherThunderstorm with rain
BecomingMon 09:00Zuntil Mon 12:00Z
VFRWind150° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,600′, Few 1,800′, Broken 8,000′

RAW

TAF HTBU 041100Z 0412/0512 10005KT 9999 SCT016 FEW018CB BKN080
  BECMG 0416/0419 32005KT
  PROB30 TEMPO 0504/0507 14010KT 5000 TSRA
  BECMG 0509/0512 15010KT

Issued 04 Oct 2026 11:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

13/31

Headwind6 kt

Crosswind1 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind6 kt

Crosswind1 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:21 UTC

What is the weather at Bukoba Airport (HTBU) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Bukoba Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 83°F) with 62% humidity. Winds from 140° at 6 kt. (observed 15:00 UTC)
Is HTBU VFR or IFR right now?: HTBU is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at HTBU has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 140° at 6 kt, runway 13 gives a 6 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Bukoba Airport have?: Bukoba Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,535 ft (1,382 m). Field elevation is 3,784 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at HTBU?: On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 03:37 UTC and sunset at 15:44 UTC; civil twilight ends at 16:05 UTC.

Runways

1 total

13/31◐ lit

4,535 ft1,382 × 93 ft · Asphalt

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

BukobaNDB

300 kHz0.3 NM080° E

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