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Entebbe Intl (HUEN/EBB) — Entebbe, Uganda
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 12/30, 17/35
- Elevation
- 3,782 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
2/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HUEN
- Name: Entebbe Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 0.042386
- Longitude: 32.443501
- Elevation: 3782 ft
- Country: Uganda
- Municipality: Entebbe
- IATA Code: EBB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: HUEN
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- Distance from City: 40.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 7900 X 150
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Secondary runway. Rehabilitated 2018-2019 by CCCC. No lighting — VFR daylight only on this runway
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 12000 X 150
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: ILS, NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, NDB, GPS
- Remarks: Primary runway. Edge lights and REIL both ends. ARFF Cat 9
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 126.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 128.500 MHz
- ATIS: 120.200 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Entebbe Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operations. Tower H24. Admin Mon-Sat 0800-1900Z. ARFF Cat 9
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +256 414 320926
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +256 312352000
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://caa.go.ug/entebbe-international-airport/
- Remarks: DAS Handling: +256 312320600 | Menzies Aviation: +256 761004860 | Fresh Handling: +256 312262492 | Customer care: +256 312353000 ext 2210
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: Landing permit required. Aircraft Clearance Office: +256 414321016, +256 312352101, +256 414321452. Email: [email protected]
- Remarks: Landing permit required. No slot coordination. No PPR
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 customs. International airport of entry. Yellow fever certificate mandatory
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx 10.00 USD per metric ton
- Parking Fee: 5.00 USD per metric ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: UCAA fees. Landing permit required — apply via handler. Handlers: DAS Handling, Menzies, Fresh Handling, Jetmate, Aeroworld, Jetplus
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Supplied by UCIG Energy (contract). Also Vivo Energy/Shell. Landlocked country — fuel prices higher than coastal airports
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Available. Contact handler for current pricing
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. E-visa required (apply online at visas.immigration.go.ug). Yellow fever certificate mandatory. Visa stamped on arrival after online approval
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. No noise restrictions published. Bird hazard — wildlife control unit operational
Alternates
HUSO
- ICAO: HUSO
- Name: Soroti Airport
- Distance (NM): 123.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
HUGU
- ICAO: HUGU
- Name: Gulu Airport
- Distance (NM): 166.0
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
HUAR
- ICAO: HUAR
- Name: Arua Airport
- Distance (NM): 202.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration 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.
Active NOTAMs
A0192/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 11/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026. UPDATE
OF
STATUS OF CERTIFICATION OF ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
V0622/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] IFR TAKE-OFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES NOT AUTHORIZED
2026-08-24 15:01 UTC
2026-12-24 23:59 UTC
A0204/26
info Upcoming
SSR WITHDRAWN MAINT.
REF:AIP UGANDA ENR 1.6-1(3 DEC 20)
2026-10-28 12:00 UTC
2026-10-28 15:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at HUEN?
- The tower frequency at Entebbe Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HUEN?
- Entebbe Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does HUEN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Entebbe Intl (Uganda). Permit details for Uganda
- Is customs available at HUEN?
- Yes, customs at Entebbe Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is HUEN located?
- Entebbe Intl (HUEN) is located in Entebbe, Uganda.
- What is the IATA code for HUEN?
- The IATA code for Entebbe Intl is EBB.
- Does HUEN have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Entebbe Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 17/35.
- Is HUEN a port of entry?
- Yes, Entebbe Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.