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Mbarara Airfield

South-west region · 0.556°S, 30.599°E

Airfield

About Mbarara

The shortest scheduled hop from Entebbe — under an hour — and a hub for the south-west.

Role on the network: Gateway to Ankole and Lake Mburo.

Nearest Destinations & Lodges

Lake Mburo National Park, Mbarara, the Igongo Cultural Centre and the Ankole region

Getting To And From The Airfield

Nearest town: Mbarara (~8 km)

Approximate ground transfer: Lake Mburo ~1 h; Mbarara town ~15 min.

Routes & Operations

Connections: Entebbe (EBB); golf-flight link.

Operating status and restrictions (Scheduled · daily) 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 Mbarara?

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