Entebbe International Airport

HUEN / EBB

Kampala, UG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
9 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HUEN 041030Z 18009KT 9999 FEW024 FEW026CB 25/20 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,782 ft
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
FEW 2,600 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,182 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,382 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
890 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,782 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,700 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,808 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HUEN 040500Z 0406/0512 VRB06KT 9999 FEW023 FEW025CB TEMPO 0410/0411 22008KT -TSRA SCT022 FEW024CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UEN
12
30
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 7,900 ft 150 ft ASP 121°
4.6 kt 7.7 kt
59° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
12,000 ft 150 ft ASP 171°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HUEN

4,674 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.7%
MVFR
3.7%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Entebbe International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 23.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.7%
NE
4.7%
E
3.8%
SE
9.7%
S
24.1%
SW
12.1%
W
11%
NW
10.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,674 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Entebbe International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HUEN
IATA Code: EBB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,782 ft MSL

Location

City: Kampala
Country: UG
Latitude: 0.042386°
Longitude: 32.443501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,900 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 12,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Entebbe International Airport

Overview

Entebbe International Airport serves as Uganda's primary international gateway, located approximately 37 kilometers southwest of Kampala. Positioned at an elevation of 3,782 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with two substantial asphalt runways supporting significant passenger and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

Uganda's equatorial location produces relatively consistent weather patterns with minimal seasonal temperature variation. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and intermittent precipitation, particularly during the March-May and October-November rainfall periods, which could impact visibility and runway surface conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 12/30 measuring 7,900 feet and 17/35 extending 12,000 feet in length. Its elevated position near Lake Victoria creates unique topographical considerations, including potential wind shear and thermal effects that pilots must carefully evaluate during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the longer 17/35 runway offering enhanced operational flexibility for larger aircraft. The substantial runway lengths at 7,900 and 12,000 feet provide significant margin for diverse aircraft types, supporting both commercial passenger and cargo operations under varying meteorological circumstances.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.