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Small airportScheduled service

Kisoro Airport

IATA KXOICAO UG-0001🇺🇬 Kisoro
Coordinates
1.2837°S, 29.7197°E
Elevation
6,200 ft (1,890 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
UG-W
Time zone
Kampala(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:44
Sunrise
07:06
Sunset
19:09
Civil dusk
19:31

About 12h 3m 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 Kisoro Airport

Kisoro Airport is an airport serving the town of Kisoro in Uganda and nearby Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. It is in extreme southwestern Uganda, 6 kilometres (4 mi) north of the Rwanda border, and approximately 343 kilometres (213 mi) by air southwest of Entebbe International Airport, the country's largest civilian and military airport. It is one of twelve upcountry airports administered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced3,937 ft / 1,200 m72 ftAspUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kisoro Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kisoro Airport?

Kisoro Airport uses the IATA code KXO.

Where is Kisoro Airport located?

Kisoro Airport is small airport located in Kisoro, Uganda, at an elevation of 6,200 ft (1,890 m).

How many runways does Kisoro Airport have?

Kisoro Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

What time zone is Kisoro Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kisoro Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kisoro Airport is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kisoro Airport?

The nearest airport to Kisoro Airport is Ruhengeri Airport (RHG), about 13.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Kabale Airport and Rutshuru Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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