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Medium airportScheduled service

Arua Airport

IATA RUAICAO HUAR🇺🇬 Arua
Coordinates
3.0492°N, 30.9117°E
Elevation
3,951 ft (1,204 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
UG-N
Time zone
Lubumbashi(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
18:11
Civil dusk
18:34

About 12h 17m 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 Arua Airport

Arua Airport is a civilian airport serving the city of Arua in the Northern Region of Uganda. As of November 2016, it is one of the 47 airports in the country.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

HUAR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 365,600 ft / 1,707 mUnpavedUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Arua Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Arua Airport?

The ICAO code for Arua Airport is HUAR, and its IATA code is RUA.

Where is Arua Airport located?

Arua Airport is medium airport located in Arua, Uganda, at an elevation of 3,951 ft (1,204 m).

How many runways does Arua Airport have?

Arua Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,600 ft / 1,707 m.

Which airlines fly to Arua Airport?

Airlines historically serving Arua Airport include Eagle Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Arua Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Arua Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Arua Airport in?

Arua Airport is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Arua Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Arua Airport is approximately 2.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Arua Airport?

The nearest airport to Arua Airport is Aru Airport (CD-0017), about 11 nm to the ssw, followed by Koboko Airport and Kere Kere Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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