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KHX / HUKI

Kihihi Airfield

South-west region · 0.686°S, 29.696°E

Airfield

About Kihihi

The usual choice for gorilla trekking in the Buhoma and Ruhija sectors of Bwindi.

Role on the network: Northern gateway to Bwindi.

Nearest Destinations & Lodges

Bwindi Impenetrable — Buhoma and Ruhija sectors — and northern Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha)

Getting To And From The Airfield

Nearest town: Kihihi (~3 km)

Approximate ground transfer: Buhoma (Bwindi) ~30–60 min.

Routes & Operations

Connections: Entebbe (EBB); onward to Kasese and Kisoro in season.

Operating status and restrictions (Scheduled · daily · daylight) are indicative and compiled for planning. Weather, surface condition and daylight limits are confirmed with Asante Aviation before every flight — several strips are daylight-only or seasonal.

Baggage & Aircraft Notes

Flights use the Cessna Grand Caravan (up to 8 seats, short-field capable). The guideline luggage allowance is 15 kg checked plus 5 kg cabin in soft bags, confirmed at booking. Charter loads and configurations are quoted individually.

Flying To Kihihi?

Charter is available now, and this airfield is on our scheduled network where a route exists — check current flights on the booking page.