Small regional airstrip serving southwestern Uganda's highlands.
Location
Kabale, Uganda
Kabale Airport (ICAO: HUKB) is a small domestic airstrip located in the Kabale District of southwestern Uganda, near the town of Kabale. It serves as a regional access point for one of Uganda's highest-altitude urban areas, situated in the scenic highlands close to the border with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The airport primarily supports light aircraft operations and charter flights, offering connectivity to Entebbe and other domestic destinations. It plays a role in facilitating access to nearby tourist attractions, including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for mountain gorilla trekking.
Due to its limited infrastructure and small size, Kabale Airport does not handle large commercial jets. Scheduled service has historically been irregular, with operations depending on demand from tourists and government or NGO travelers in the region.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between Kabale Airport and Kabale town is primarily via private vehicle, taxi, or charter arrangement, as no formal public transit system serves the airstrip.
Airlines here
No major scheduled airlines are permanently based at Kabale; charter operators and occasional domestic services by small Ugandan carriers provide limited connectivity.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the highlands of southwestern Uganda at relatively high elevation.
- ›Serves as a gateway for tourists visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and mountain gorilla trekking.
- ›Handles only light aircraft and small charter planes due to limited runway infrastructure.
- ›Kabale District borders both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ›Has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its status as a minor domestic airstrip.
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