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Small airport

Fort Portal Airport

ICAO HUFP🇺🇬 Fort Portal
Coordinates
0.7063°N, 30.2493°E
Elevation
5,255 ft (1,602 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
UG-W
Time zone
Kampala(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
19:10
Civil dusk
19:33

About 12h 9m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Fort Portal Airport

Fort Portal Airport

Fort Portal Airport is a civilian airport in Uganda. It is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north-west of Fort Portal, a town in Kabarole District, Western Region. The airport is close to the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. The airport serves Fort Portal and Kibale National Park, receiving flights from Kajjansi Airfield and Murchison Falls National Park.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (0)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fort Portal Airport?

The ICAO code for Fort Portal Airport is HUFP.

Where is Fort Portal Airport located?

Fort Portal Airport is small airport located in Fort Portal, Uganda, at an elevation of 5,255 ft (1,602 m).

What time zone is Fort Portal Airport in?

Fort Portal Airport is in the Africa/Kampala time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fort Portal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Portal Airport is approximately 1.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fort Portal Airport?

The nearest airport to Fort Portal Airport is Bundibugyo Airport (HUBU), about 13.6 nm to the w, followed by Kasese Airport and Buhuka Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Fort Portal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.