Kabalega International Airport Nears Completion
A delegation from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Board of Directors and Management Team conducted a site visit to the under-construction Kabalega International Airport in Hoima on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to evaluate the ongoing works and project status.
Leading the assessment team, Board Chairperson Dr. Steven B. K. Kavuma (DCJ) Emeritus expressed strong satisfaction with the execution of the project. He applauded the contractor for the “tremendous work” evident on the ground, confirming that construction has now reached an impressive 97% level of completion.
The facility, designed as a Code 4F airport—making it capable of handling the largest classes of commercial aircraft—is taking shape as a major aviation hub for the region. According to the team’s findings, several key components of the project have already been finalized. Completed works include the installation of a parallel runway, a state-of-the-art Cargo Terminal, a dedicated Fire station, and a meteorological facility.
To ensure operational readiness in the coming weeks, officials noted that a mobile control tower is scheduled to be installed shortly.
While the airside and terminal facilities are nearly finished, work continues on the ground access infrastructure. The airport access road is currently at 44% completion. The UCAA team confirmed that all outstanding works, including the access road, are on track to be fully completed by March 2026.
Once operational, Kabalega International Airport is expected to significantly boost trade, tourism, and connectivity in the Albertine Graben region and beyond.
