Airport Overview:
Entebbe International Airport is the principal international airport of Uganda.
- Located near Entebbe town, on the shores of Lake Victoria, and about 41 km (25 mi) southwest of Kampala.
- The airport is open 24 hrs with direct flights to 20 domestic and international destinations.
- In terms of passengers’ international air transport is increasing, whereas domestic air traffic has been decreasing since 2015.
- Air cargo is as well an important element for the international air traffic in Entebbe airport.
- Export cargo is mainly fresh products, fish on crushed ice, fruits, and fresh flowers. These products accounts for around 95% of the export cargo.
- The main part, around 80%, of the import cargo is general cargo, where pharmaceuticals are one of the main product categories: Entebbe International Airport – Civil Aviation Authority (caa.go.ug)
Table 2.2.1 Uganda: Airport location and contact Entebbe International Airport
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Airport Location and Contact
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Country
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Uganda |
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Province or District
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Entebbe |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport
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Kampala, 45 km away from Entebbe Airport |
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Airport Complete Name
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Entebbe International Airport |
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Latitude
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0.044722 |
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Longitude
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32.44303 |
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Elevation (ft and m)
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3,782 ft and 1.153 m |
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IATA Code
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EBB |
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ICAO Code
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HUEN |
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Managing Company
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Uganda Civil Aviation Authority |
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Management Contact
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Mr. Mr. Barungi – Manager airports |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport
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MUNUSCO Base |
Airport Picture:
Description and Contacts of Key Companies:
There are three cargo handling companies in EBB
- DAS Handling Limited.
- National Aviation Services (MANZIES AVIATION) formerly Entebbe Handling Services (ENHAS)
- Fresh Handling Limited (this one specialises in handling exports of cut flowers, horticultural and agricultural products).
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator:
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Performance for 2023
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total aircraft movements
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Total passengers
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1,,993,320 |
166,410 |
5,547 |
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Total capacity of the airport (MT)
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Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)
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NA |
NA |
NA |
Runway(s):
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Runway – 1. (12/30) |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions
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2,408m X 46m |
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Runway Orientation
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0° 02.45’ N / 32° 26.51’ E |
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Runway Surface
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Asphalt |
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Runway Condition
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Good |
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Runway – 2. (17/35) |
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Runway Dimensions
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3,658m X 46 m |
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Runway Orientation
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0° 02.25’ N / 32° 26.17’ E |
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Runway Surface
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Asphalt |
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Runway Condition
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Good |
Helicopter Pad(s):
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Helipad – 1. |
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|---|---|
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Present (Yes / No)
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Yes |
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Largest helicopter that can land
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Mi-26 (no limit) |
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Width and Length (meters)
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Surface
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Asphalt
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Airport Infrastructure Details:
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Infrastructure
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Passenger / Cargo Security
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Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
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Refueling Capacity
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Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control
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Yes |
Firefighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information
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Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids
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Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock
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Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
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Customs
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Yes |
Jet – A1 Fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration
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Yes |
AVGAs 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building
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Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal
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Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo Terminal
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Yes |
Ground Power (mobile units) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to airfield
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Yes |
Latrine services |
Yes |
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Control Tower
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Yes |
Firefighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities
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Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
n/a |
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Catering Services
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Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Base Operating room
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Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB
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Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS
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Yes |
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Airport Operating Details:
According to the Airport Expansion Masterplan (2014), cargo traffic was expected to be 77,100 tons in 2018, 100,700 in 2023 and 172,100 in 2033.
- Main exports by air are fish (about 45% of total), fresh flowers (about 20%) and other fresh products (about 20%); many exports depend on the availability of cold storage facilities.
- The airport began a USD200 million expansion project in 2016, which includes the construction of a new cargo centre with total storage capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes.
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Operating Details
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo
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Antonov 124/225- B-747 |
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet
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All categories |
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Total aircraft parking area (m2)
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17,327m2 |
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Storage Area (MT) and (CM3)
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20,000m2 |
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Cargo handling Equipment Available (Yes / No)
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Various |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No)
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Yes |
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Can elevators /Hi Loaders that reach upper level of B747 (Yes/ No)
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Yes |
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Loading Ramps (Yes / No)
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Yes |
Storage Facilities:
ENHAS/MANZIES AVIATION offers cold storage facilities at its offices located within Entebbe International Airport.
ENHAS is located within the Cargo Terminal and within its perimeters are government departments like Customs, Police, Veterinary Inspectors and Fish Inspectors and the Plant Inspectors which ensure seamless operations: IATA - Entebbe Handling Services Ltd.
Airfield Costs:
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Navigation Charges
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Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) |
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0 – 7,000 |
7,001 – 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $
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US$25 |
US$200 |
US$273 |
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Landing USD - $
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US$5 1000KGS |
US$5 Per 1000KGS
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US$6 Per 1000kgs |
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Night Landing USD - $
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It varies on the type of aircraft |
It varies on the type of aircraft |
It varies on the type of aircraft |
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Night Take-Off USD - $
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Parking
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US$5 Per day |
US$30 Per day |
US$40 per day |
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Handling Charges
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As per standard CAA tariffs |
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Fuel Services Charges:
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Price per Liter USD - $
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Jet A-1
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US$0.53 |
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Avgas
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US$2.22 |
Cargo Terminal Charges:
Cargo handling is done by ENHAS at Entebbe airport and charges are only provided at ENHAS on request. Charges can only be provided
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Import Charges
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ / kg |
Comments |
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Handling Charge per kg
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US$0.15 per kg |
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Break Bulk Fee
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na |
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Diplomatic mail
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US$20 |
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Strong Room – per consignment
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US$0.10 |
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Cold Storage Fee
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US$0.02 |
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Delivery Outside Normal Work Hours
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na |
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Preparation of substitute AOA - invoice- receipt
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na |
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Storage per day
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US$0.05 per kg |
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Delivery beyond warehouse using forklift
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US$100 (Minimum) |
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Export Charges
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ / kg |
Comments |
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Handling Charge – Unpalletized cargo
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US0.02 per kg |
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International airway bill
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$50.00 |
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Local Airway Bill
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$50.00 |
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Airway Bill Amendment - Cancellation
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$50.00 |
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Airway Bill Documentation
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$50.00 |
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Diplomatic mail
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$50.00 |
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General Cargo
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US$0.02 per kg |
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Security:
UCAA process of getting Entebbe International Airport ICAO certified was completed in Nov 2023.
The security system at Entebbe airport has been improved by the implementation of new security equipment, which has been installed in the airport at the entrance to the Passenger Terminal Building.
