UCAA Hosts Parliamentary Committee for Aerodrome Infrastructure Assessment

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) recently held fruitful engagements with the Members of Parliament on the Physical Infrastructure Committee. The MPs were taken on a guided inspection of facilities at the Jinja, Kabalega, Gulu, and Arua Aerodromes on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Led by the Deputy Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Tiyo William Taylor Odaa, the MPs commended the work done at Jinja Airfield. They specifically appreciated the upgrade of the aerodrome from a gravel to a paved surface runway, the addition of a parallel taxiway, the expanded apron, and other efforts to improve aeronautical infrastructure across the country.

While at Kabalega International Airport, Mr. Sam Wonekha, the Authority’s Director of Airports and Aviation Security, updated the committee on the construction of a new terminal building designed to facilitate AFCON. He announced that the project has been handed over to SAMCO National Construction Company. The new terminal will have a minimum floor area of 10,000 square meters, with works scheduled for delivery within seven months.

The MPs pledged to provide the Authority with all possible support to overcome prevailing challenges and enhance air transport in Uganda.