Power upgrade
Aviation is a technologically driven industry with sensitive equipment and machinery. In order to have more stable power supply, the following, were undertaken:- i) Installation of Park Lights The car park lighting system for Entebbe International Airport was upgraded with installation of new modern lights to enhance security, ensure safety […]
VVIP Terminal
When Uganda was preparing for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2007, the new facility constructed at the old Airport was converted into a VVIP terminal. This facility has continued to serve the VVIPs.
Upgrade of Automated Car Parking System
The Automated Car Park Management System at Entebbe International Airport was upgraded with installation of more robust and user friendly equipment to enhance efficiency and service provision. The new system manufactured by Scheidt & Bachmann GMBH of Germany included seven new auto pay machines and more sensitive cameras that were […]
Modification of Immigration Counters
Immigration booths in the Arrivals Hall at Entebbe International Airport were modified to increase the number of counters from 14 to 20 to enhance efficiency. Some of the new Immigration booths installed are each manned by four people and others by three instead of two, which was the case with […]
Expansion of the Long Term Car Park
Phase two of the on-going expansion of the Long Term Car Parking was completed. It involved creation of additional capacity to park 150 cars to increase the total Long Term Car Parking capacity from 260 to 410 cars. The project was undertaken by Energo Uganda Co. Ltd. The next phase […]
Automation of the Aeronautical Information Management System
The Aeronautical Information Management processes at Entebbe International Airport were automated to enable automated management of flight plans, notices to airmen (NOTAM) and electronic Aeronautical Information Publications. The new system has led to efficiency and reduction in costs incurred by air operators. Pilots and other airspace users now enjoy the […]
Upgrade of the Air Traffic Control Radar
The Air Traffic Services Management System and Air Traffic Control Radar at Entebbe International Airport have been upgraded and this has led to migration from use of manual to automated electronic strips. The ATC Radar can now integrate with Next Generation Technologies and can use data links with the Automatic […]
Development of Kabaale Airport
The Masterplan for Kabaale International Airport in Hoima has been completed and plans for its development in liaison with the Ministry of Works and Transport and other stakeholders are in advanced stages. The first phase of the project is expected to last between 17-24 months covering construction of a Code […]
KOICA Projects
The Government of South Korea extended a Grant worth US Dollars 9.5 million for improvement of Air Navigation Services and automation of Entebbe International Airport. The projects will involve; Implementation of Air Traffic Services (ATS) Message Handling System A Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Airport Operational Database (AODB) system. […]
Construction of a Cargo Centre
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Works for the new Cargo Centre commenced in May 2016 and are being undertaken by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The contractor is also working on the airside, landside access roads and works for expansion of the Aircraft Parking Apron. Cargo volumes have grown from 6,600 metric tons recorded in […]