UCAA seeks to join single African air transport pact
What you need to know: It is an initiative to create a single unified air transport market in Africa to advance the liberalisation of civil aviation in the continent which will, among others, create a conducive environment for the development of intra-African and international air services. The Uganda Civil Aviation […]
There’s no loss of taxpayers’ money in Entebbe Airport expansion works
What you need to know: There was only an internal inquiry within Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) as one head of department sought clarity, which was satisfactorily given in writing. It is unfortunate that the source of information shared only the inquiry and left out the detailed clarification. Reference is […]
Public Notice on Filming and Taking Photos at Entebbe International Airport
This is to clarify that the reminder message restricting photography and filming relates ONLY to operational restricted/sensitive areas within the terminal building (such as security screening areas and equipment, among other sensitive areas). This is not a new measure. Filming has always been restricted, and only takes place with prior […]
Basic Travel Requirements for Departing Passengers Travelling Through Entebbe Airport
 A valid passport  A valid visa for countries where this is required  An airline ticket (hard copy or e-ticket)  Valid Yellow fever vaccination card (in case the destination country requires it) NB: Otherwise, passengers must seek for additional information from their respective airlines regarding destination travel […]
Public Notice on Trending Videos about
Entebbe International Airport
We have noted various trending social media videos highlighting cases of alleged extortion of money from passengers through Entebbe International Airport. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority does not in any way condone such acts and where such incidents have happened, it is highly regrettable and unacceptable. It is important for the […]
Measures in Place to Mitigate Complaints in Relation to Smooth Facilitation of Passengers Through Entebbe International Airport
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority received valuable feedback from key stakeholders, the users of the facilities at Entebbe International Airport. The Authority intially issued a statement that first acknowledged the feedback on January 19, 2023 without going into specific details of actions taken, but clarifying the mandate of the various agencies […]
Govt to install new Distance Measuring Equipment at Entebbe Airport
arly next year, the government shall install two new Distance Measuring Equipment at Entebbe Airport to further help pilots navigate and land safely, Justice (rtd) Steven Kavuma, the board chairperson of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has revealed. “As a sign of commitment to improve safety in air traffic management, […]
Entebbe International Airport Passenger Traffic Continues to Grow
Entebbe International Airport passenger traffic continues to grow with 156,081 international passengers handled in August 2022 (73,899 arrivals and 82,182 departures), an average of 5,034 passengers per day compared to 4,892 in July. The steady increase in passenger traffic according to Mr. Vianney M. Luggya , the Spokesman at the […]
Entebbe Airport now fully automated; security, safety to improve
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority(UCAA) in 2016 embarked on a $9.5million (Shs40billion) automation process that included the establishment and operationalization of an Airport Operations Database (AODB), a Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS), and a Terminal Operations Control Centre (TOCC) at Entebbe International Airport. On Thursday, the automated system was commissioned […]
Entebbe International Airport Handles Highest Number Of Passengers In Seven Months
Home > News > International News > Entebbe International Airport Handles Highest Number Of Passengers In Seven MonthsINTERNATIONAL NEWS Entebbe International Airport Handles Highest Number Of Passengers In Seven Months Taddewo William SenyonyiAugust 26, 20220 Entebbe International Airport has registered a tremendous increase in passengers after easing of COVID-19 restrictions Entebbe International Airport handled 151,653 international […]