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Arua Airport (HUAR/RUA) — Arua, Uganda

At a glance

Runways: 18/36
Elevation: 3,951 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HUAR
Name: Arua Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 3.049152
Longitude: 30.911715
Elevation: 3951 ft
Country: Uganda
Municipality: Arua
IATA Code: RUA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Kampala
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 1707m
Surface: Unpaved
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Uganda Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 24-48 working hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require permits. AOC not required for private aircraft.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers HUAR. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FZJR Kere Kere Airport 30 NM FZKC Mahagi Airport 46 NM HUAJ Adjumani Airport 54 NM HUPA Kabalega Falls Airport 56 NM HUMY Moyo Airport 62 NM FZJF Aba Airport 63 NM HUGG Bugungu Airport 64 NM HJKK Kajo Keji Airport 66 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HUAR require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Arua Airport (Uganda). Permit details for Uganda
Where is HUAR located?: Arua Airport (HUAR) is located in Arua, Uganda.
What is the IATA code for HUAR?: The IATA code for Arua Airport is RUA.
How long is the runway at HUAR?: The main runway at Arua Airport (18/36) measures 1707m.

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