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Mbarara Airport (HUMA/MBQ) — Mbarara, Uganda

At a glance

Runways: 11/29
Elevation: 4,600 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: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HUMA
Name: Mbarara Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -0.555278
Longitude: 30.5994
Elevation: 4600 ft
Country: Uganda
Municipality: Mbarara
IATA Code: MBQ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Kampala
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 1660x30m
Surface: GVL
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 HUMA. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HUMW Mweya Airport 48 NM HUKS Kasese Airport 54 NM HUKB Kabale Airport 56 NM FZNI Ishasha Airport 60 NM HRYO Gabiro Airport 61 NM HUKI Kisoro Airport 69 NM FZNK Katanda Rusthuru Airport 75 NM HUFP Fort Portal Airport 79 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HUMA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Mbarara Airport (Uganda). Permit details for Uganda
Where is HUMA located?: Mbarara Airport (HUMA) is located in Mbarara, Uganda.
What is the IATA code for HUMA?: The IATA code for Mbarara Airport is MBQ.
How long is the runway at HUMA?: The main runway at Mbarara Airport (11/29) measures 1660x30m.

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