Mweya Airport
Mweya, Uganda

Remote airstrip serving Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.
- ›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.
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.
- Mweya Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air arrival and departure facility serving charter and scheduled safari flights.
- Charter vehicle transfers arranged by lodges and safari operators
- Uganda Wildlife Authority park vehicles
- Private hire 4WD taxis to Mweya lodges
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Jacana Safari Lodge
- Elephant Habitat Lodge
- Pumba Safari Cottages
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.
- 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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