Cvil Aviation Authority (CAA) is looking for more than Shs600 billion to commence the first phase of developing three regional airfields of Arua, Gulu and Kasese to the level of international standards.
CAA’s master plan and detailed engineering designs show that the airfields will be upgraded to international standards subject to availability of funding.
Arua Airfield – the second busiest airport in Uganda after Entebbe International Airport, is an important centre for passenger and cargo air traffic between Uganda and its neighbours, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan.
Arua Airfield requires a total of Shs207 billion to construct a new runway, taxiways and Apron; new cargo centre and new terminal complex.
Kasese Airfield According to CAA’s master plan, detailed engineering designs and land acquisition were completed
The development of phase one, requires Shs196 billion to construct a new runway, taxiways and Apron; new cargo centre, new terminal complex, control tower, fire station, and admin block, among others
Gulu Airfield mostly used for military and civil operations is situated 1,070 metres above sea level and has a single paved runway.
This airfield is three kilometres north-west of the central business district of Gulu, the largest metropolitan area in the Northern region.
The airport is approximately 303 kilometres north of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda’s largest civilian and military airport.
According to CAA as part of the master plan and detailed engineering designs done, Gulu airfield’s runway, taxiways and apron repairs were completed.
They have completed acquiring extra land for the expansion of Gulu Airfield, a new fire truck procured and deployed at the airfield.
The first phase of developing Gulu airfield requires at least Shs196 billion for work to start.
