Location & Surroundings
Kitona Base is an airport in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moanda, 8 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 365 km to the northeast.
Basic Data
- Type airport (AIRP)
- a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 55' 5" S, 12° 26' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:23
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Kitona Base
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitona Base, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 25.9 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.8 | 1.5 | 240 | 91 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 163 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 95 | 14.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 5.1 | 293 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 4.91 / 4.94 | 100 | 449.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 245 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 98.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.6 | 203 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 189 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 100 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 3.8 | 243 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 482.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 4.2 | 217 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.11 / 0.15 | 9 | 317.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 2.1 | 221 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 194 | 82 | 1,015.8 | 0.16 / 0.17 | 100 | 11.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 4.0 | 256 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 70 | 485.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.9 | 252 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 80 | 264.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 2.4 | 246 | 82 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitona Base?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 25.9 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kitona Base today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kitona Base?
Local time is 08:23. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitona Base?
Kitona Base is a airport.
What is the elevation of Kitona Base?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Kitona Base located?
It is at -5.91795, 12.44509 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitona Base in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.