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Kidepo Airport

Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda

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Remote airstrip serving Uganda's wildest national park.

Location
Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
Kidepo Airport (ICAO: HUKD) is a small airstrip located within Kidepo Valley National Park in the Karamoja sub-region of northeastern Uganda. It serves as the primary air access point to one of Africa's most remote and celebrated wildlife reserves, which sits near the borders of South Sudan and Kenya. The airstrip is basic in nature, catering almost exclusively to light charter aircraft and small scheduled bush flights. It plays a vital role in connecting tourists and park management staff to the rest of Uganda, given the park's extreme remoteness and the poor condition of overland routes. Kidepo Valley National Park is widely regarded as one of the finest and least-visited national parks in Africa, and the airport supports the park's growing eco-tourism sector. No commercial jet operations are conducted here.
Terminals
The airstrip has no formal terminal building; facilities are minimal, consisting of a basic shelter and unpaved runway.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airstrip consists of park vehicles and lodge transfers, as no public road transport is reliably available in this remote region.
Airlines here
Charter operators and small bush-flight companies such as Aerolink Uganda serve the airstrip on request or scheduled light-aircraft routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the remote Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda near the South Sudan border.
  • ›The airstrip serves Kidepo Valley National Park, often cited as one of Africa's most unspoiled parks.
  • ›No IATA code has been assigned to this airport.
  • ›Overland access to the park takes many hours on rough roads, making the airstrip the preferred entry point for most tourists.
  • ›Operations are limited to small propeller-driven aircraft due to the basic nature of the runway.
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Gateway to Uganda's remote wilderness at the edge of the world

Kidepo Airport is a small airstrip serving Kidepo Valley National Park in the remote Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda, near the borders of South Sudan and Kenya. It functions as a vital access point for safari tourism, allowing visitors to reach one of Africa's most pristine and least-visited national parks without enduring lengthy overland journeys. The airstrip supports light aircraft and charter flights, reflecting the raw, frontier character of the surrounding landscape.

Terminals
  • Kidepo Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air facility suited to small charter aircraft, offering minimal amenities in a remote bush setting.
Ground Transport
  • Lodge transfer vehicles arranged by safari camps and lodges
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle hire
  • Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger escorts for park transfers
Nearby Hotels
  • Apoka Safari Lodge
  • Nga'Moru Wilderness Camp
  • Kidepo Savannah Lodge
  • UWA Bandas at Apoka
Dining

There are no dining facilities at the airstrip itself. All meals are provided by the safari lodges and camps within Kidepo Valley National Park, which typically offer full-board arrangements featuring locally sourced ingredients. Visitors should ensure meal arrangements are confirmed with their lodge prior to arrival.

Traveller Tips
  • Book charter flights well in advance as schedules are limited and seats fill quickly during peak safari season.
  • Carry sufficient cash in Ugandan shillings as there are no ATMs or banking facilities anywhere near the park.
  • Pack light and within small aircraft weight limits, typically around 15 kg of soft luggage per passenger.
  • Confirm your lodge transfer pickup before boarding your flight as mobile connectivity in the area is extremely limited.

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Kidepo Airport is an airfield in Northern Region, Uganda. The airport is at Lomej, approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of the headquarters of Kidepo Valley National Park, and 456 kilometres (283 mi) northeast of Entebbe International Airport, the country's largest civilian and military airport.

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