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Airports / Uganda / EBB
Large airport · EBB
Entebbe International Airport.
Entebbe, Uganda · 3,782 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
7,404 ratings
1
Operators based
3,782
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Entebbe, UgandaELEV 3,782 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
7,404
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
3,782
Field elevation
feet above sea level
123
Nearest alternate
nm to SRT
Field standing
#2 / 5
Uganda airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 7404 Google ratings , ranked against 5 rated Uganda fields.
123 nm
To the nearest alternate
Soroti Airport (SRT).
Overview
Located in Entebbe, Uganda, Entebbe International Airport (HUEN / EBB) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 3,782 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Aerolink Uganda Limited bases aircraft at EBB. Useful alternates include Soroti Airport (SRT, 123 nm), Kisumu International Airport (KIS, 137 nm), and Mwanza International Airport (MWZ, 152 nm). EBB offers 2 runways, the longest 12,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of EBB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from EBB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Furthermore, my arrival process was incredibly smooth, as the immigration procedures were completely hassle-free.”
THAKUR ANKUR BANYAL5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Entebbe International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
HUEN
IATA
EBB
FAA / Local
HUEN
Elevation
3,782 ft
Coordinates
0.0424° N · 32.4435° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Uganda fields
state range 3,510–3,951 ft
At 3,782 ft, EBB sits higher than 60% of the 5 Uganda fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,000 ft
- 17/3512,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/307,900 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,000 ft
EBB's 12,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 123nmSRTSoroti AirportSoroti
- 137nmKISKisumu International AirportKisumu
- 152nmMWZMwanza International AirportMwanza
- 161nmKTLKitale AirportKitale
- 162nmBUXBunia AirportBunia
- 166nmULUGulu AirportGulu
Location
Open the full mapHUEN · Entebbe International Airport · Entebbe, Uganda
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EBB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,007 nm | 14h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,147 nm | 14h 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,324 nm | 15h 6m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,605 nm | 15h 46m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,625 nm | 15h 48m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,726 nm | 16h 3m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,792 nm | 16h 12m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 7,130 nm | 16h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EBB?
- Entebbe International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at EBB?
- Entebbe International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at EBB?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Entebbe International Airport as a home base, including Aerolink Uganda Limited. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to EBB?
- The closest alternate is Soroti Airport (SRT), about 123 nm away, followed by Kisumu International Airport (KIS) at 137 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EBB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 22m (6,007 nm), New York about 14h 42m (6,147 nm), Washington DC about 15h 6m (6,324 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.