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Uganda's primary international gateway on Lake Victoria's shore.
Opened
1951
Location
Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe International Airport (EBB/HUEN) is Uganda's main international airport, located in the town of Entebbe on a peninsula jutting into Lake Victoria, approximately 40 kilometres south of the capital Kampala. It is the country's busiest and only major international airport, handling the vast majority of Uganda's air traffic.
The airport has undergone significant expansion and modernization in recent years, with Chinese-funded infrastructure upgrades improving its passenger capacity and facilities. It serves as the primary hub for Uganda Airlines, the national carrier relaunched in 2019.
Entebbe is historically notable as the site of the 1976 Operation Entebbe, a dramatic Israeli counter-terrorism hostage rescue mission following the hijacking of Air France Flight 139. The airport continues to grow in importance as Uganda develops its tourism and trade sectors.
Terminals
The airport has a single main passenger terminal that has been expanded and renovated to increase handling capacity for international and domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Road transport via taxi, bus, and private hire connects the airport to Kampala, approximately a one-hour drive depending on traffic.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving Entebbe include Uganda Airlines (the national carrier), Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, RwandAir, and Brussels Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Site of the famous 1976 Operation Entebbe Israeli hostage rescue mission.
- ›Located on a peninsula on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake.
- ›Uganda Airlines relaunched in 2019 using Bombardier CRJ900 and Airbus A330 aircraft.
- ›China's Export-Import Bank financed a major expansion and upgrade of the airport's facilities.
- ›Sits at an elevation of approximately 3,782 feet (1,153 metres) above sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
