Medium airport · Arua, Uganda
Arua Airport
Arua Airport is a medium airport serving Arua, Uganda. Its IATA code is RUA. Its ICAO code is HUAR. It has 1 runway, longest 5,600 ft (Unpaved). Elevation 3,951 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Arua, Uganda |
|---|---|
| IATA code | RUA |
| ICAO code | HUAR |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,600 ft (Unpaved) |
| Elevation | 3,951 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 3.0492° N, 30.9117° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
As of November 2016, it is one of the 47 airports in the country.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Arua Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Nimule National Park · South Sudan · 84.5 miles away
- Murchison Falls National Park · Uganda · 88.3 miles away
- Lantoto National Park · South Sudan · 122.1 miles away
- Garamba National Park · Democratic Republic of the Congo · 132.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in Uganda
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Arua Airport?
Arua Airport — its IATA code is RUA and its ICAO code is HUAR.
Where is Arua Airport located?
Arua Airport serves Arua, Uganda. Its coordinates are 3.0492° N, 30.9117° E.
What is the history of Arua Airport?
As of November 2016, it is one of the 47 airports in the country.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#32234
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arua_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.