Entebbe International Airport

HUEN / EBB

Kampala, UG

Last Updated
Apr 22, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
12 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HUEN 221100Z 18012KT 9999 FEW027 FEW029CB 27/21 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,782 ft
FEW 2,700 ft AGL
FEW 2,900 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,482 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,682 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Entebbe International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 12 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,700 ft, few at 2,900 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,900 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain between 09:00Z and 10:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HUEN 220500Z 2206/2312 19010KT 9999 FEW022 FEW024CB TEMPO 2209/2210 -RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 10 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°
6.2 kt 10.3 kt
59° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
12,000 ft 150 ft ASP 171°
11.8 kt 2.1 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

6,386 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.5%
MVFR
3.9%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Entebbe International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 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: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 7.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.1%
NE
4.4%
E
3.5%
SE
8.8%
S
25.6%
SW
14.5%
W
11%
NW
8.8%

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: 4.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,386 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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.