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Adjumani Airport

Adjumani, Uganda

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Adjumani Airport

Adjumani, Uganda
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Small airstrip serving northwestern Uganda's Adjumani district.

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Adjumani, Uganda
Adjumani Airport is a small, unpaved airstrip located in Adjumani, a district in northwestern Uganda near the border with South Sudan. It primarily serves humanitarian and relief operations, supporting the large refugee population hosted in the Adjumani area, which is one of the largest refugee-hosting districts in the world. The airport does not operate scheduled commercial passenger services and lacks the infrastructure typical of major airports. It is used predominantly by charter flights, NGO aircraft, and United Nations humanitarian missions operating in the region.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Adjumani town is available via road, with the town accessible by private vehicle or local transport along regional roads.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Adjumani Airport; it is used primarily by UN agencies, NGOs, and charter operators.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is HUAJ; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Adjumani district hosts one of Africa's largest refugee settlements, driving humanitarian air traffic.
  • ›The airstrip is unpaved and suited only for small, light aircraft.
  • ›UN agencies including UNHCR use the airstrip to support refugee operations.
  • ›The airport has no regular passenger terminal or commercial facilities.
Wikipedia
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A quiet gateway to Uganda's remote northwestern frontier and refugee corridor

Adjumani Airport is a small airstrip serving Adjumani District in northwestern Uganda, near the South Sudan border. It primarily supports humanitarian operations, NGO logistics, and charter flights given the region's role as a major refugee settlement hub. The airport sees limited scheduled commercial traffic but plays a critical role in aid connectivity for one of Africa's largest refugee populations.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling arrivals and departures for charter and humanitarian flights.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi and private hire vehicles from local operators in Adjumani town
  • Boda-boda (motorcycle taxis) for short distances into town
  • NGO and UN agency shuttle vehicles for humanitarian staff
  • Road transport via private vehicle toward Gulu or Kampala
Nearby Hotels
  • Adjumani Guest House
  • White Nile Hotel Adjumani
  • NGO guesthouses operated by humanitarian organizations
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Adjumani town offers basic local restaurants serving Ugandan staples such as matoke, beans, and roasted meats. Humanitarian workers typically rely on guesthouses that provide meals as part of accommodation packages.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight 24–48 hours in advance as schedules are irregular and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient Ugandan shillings as ATM access in Adjumani is very limited.
  • Arrange ground transport in advance through your organization or accommodation host.
  • Check travel advisories for the South Sudan border region before visiting.

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Adjumani Airport is an airport that serves the town of Adjumani in the Northern Region of Uganda, close to the international border with South Sudan. It is approximately 376 kilometres (234 mi) by air north of Entebbe International Airport, the country's largest civilian and military airport.

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