Arua Airport — Arua, Uganda
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Distance & flight time from RUA
Arua Airport
Arua Airport serves the town of Arua in the West Nile region of northwestern Uganda, close to the borders of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. RUA functions as a regional airstrip supporting light aircraft, humanitarian flights, and occasional government or charter operations rather than large-scale commercial airline service. Given the area's proximity to conflict-affected neighboring countries, the airport has historically played a role in aid delivery and NGO logistics. Arua Airport's unpaved or basic paved runway accommodates smaller aircraft, and the facility remains an important link for a remote part of Uganda that lacks extensive road infrastructure connecting it swiftly to Kampala.
Runways at Arua Airport (RUA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5600 ft (1707 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | Unpaved |
Radio frequencies for Arua Airport (RUA)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Arua Airport (RUA)
- Gulu Airport (ULU) — 153.4 km (95.3 mi)
- Bunia Airport (BUX) — 181.9 km (113.0 mi)
- Juba International Airport (JUB) — 216.6 km (134.6 mi)
- Soroti Airport (SRT) — 335.1 km (208.2 mi)
- Matari Airport (IRP) — 369.9 km (229.8 mi)
- Entebbe International Airport (EBB) — 375.2 km (233.1 mi)
- Lokichogio Airport (LKG) — 402.4 km (250.0 mi)
- Savannah Airstrip (KHX) — 439.9 km (273.3 mi)
RUA is the IATA code for Arua Airport in northwestern Uganda, a regional airstrip supporting light aircraft and humanitarian flights near the South Sudan border.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Arua Airport?
The IATA code for Arua Airport is RUA.
What is the ICAO code for Arua Airport?
The ICAO code for Arua Airport is HUAR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.