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Mweya Airport

Mweya, Uganda

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Mweya Airport

Mweya, Uganda
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Remote airstrip serving Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.

Location
Mweya, Uganda
Mweya Airport (ICAO: HUMW) is a small, unpaved airstrip located in the Mweya Peninsula within Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. It serves primarily as a bush airstrip for charter flights and light aircraft, providing access to one of Uganda's premier wildlife destinations. The airstrip supports tourism to the Mweya Safari Lodge and surrounding park areas, which are known for wildlife including lions, elephants, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. Scheduled commercial airline service is not available; operations are limited to charter and private aircraft. Given its remote location near the shores of Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel, the airstrip plays a logistical role in connecting tourists who prefer to avoid lengthy road journeys from Kampala or Entebbe.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airstrip consists primarily of lodge transfers and private vehicles within Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Mweya; the airstrip serves charter operators only.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on the Mweya Peninsula within Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • ›Serves as a bush airstrip for charter and private aircraft only.
  • ›Provides access to Mweya Safari Lodge and surrounding wildlife areas.
  • ›Situated near the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes George and Edward.
  • ›No IATA code has been assigned to this airstrip.
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Gateway to Uganda's wild heart beside the Kazinga Channel

Mweya Airport is a small airstrip serving the Mweya Peninsula within Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. It provides essential air access to one of Uganda's most celebrated wildlife destinations, eliminating the long overland journey from Kampala. The airstrip supports safari tourism and conservation operations in and around the park.

Terminals
  • Mweya Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air arrival and departure facility serving charter and scheduled safari flights.
Ground Transport
  • Charter vehicle transfers arranged by lodges and safari operators
  • Uganda Wildlife Authority park vehicles
  • Private hire 4WD taxis to Mweya lodges
Nearby Hotels
  • Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Jacana Safari Lodge
  • Elephant Habitat Lodge
  • Pumba Safari Cottages
Dining

There are no airport dining facilities at Mweya Airstrip. Guests are typically transferred directly to their lodges, where full-board dining featuring Ugandan and international cuisine is available. The Mweya Safari Lodge offers the most established restaurant overlooking the Kazinga Channel.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrange all transfers in advance with your safari lodge as no public transport operates at this airstrip.
  • Carry sufficient Uganda shillings as there are no ATMs or exchange facilities at Mweya.
  • Book charter flights early as seat availability on small aircraft is very limited during peak safari season.
  • Bring insect repellent and sun protection as the airstrip offers no shade or shelter while waiting.

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Mweya Airport is a small civilian airport in Uganda. It is one of the 46 airports in the country.

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