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Small airport

Mbarara Airport

IATA MBQICAO HUMA🇺🇬 Mbarara
Coordinates
0.5553°S, 30.5994°E
Elevation
4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
UG-W
Time zone
Kampala(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
19:07
Civil dusk
19:29

About 12h 5m 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 Mbarara Airport

Mbarara Airport is a civilian airport that serves the city of Mbarara in the Ankole sub-region, Uganda. It is one of 12 upcountry airports administered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda. The airport was originally named Nyakisharara Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 29▸ displaced5,446 ft / 1,660 m100 ftGvlUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mbarara Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mbarara Airport?

The ICAO code for Mbarara Airport is HUMA, and its IATA code is MBQ.

Where is Mbarara Airport located?

Mbarara Airport is small airport located in Mbarara, Uganda, at an elevation of 4,600 ft (1,402 m).

How many runways does Mbarara Airport have?

Mbarara Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,446 ft / 1,660 m.

What time zone is Mbarara Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mbarara Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mbarara Airport is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mbarara Airport?

The nearest airport to Mbarara Airport is Ibanda Airport (TZ-0067), about 31.6 nm to the s, followed by Mweya Airport and Milambi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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