Hoima Kabaale Parish International Airport

Kabaale Airport is a new international airport development to serve Kabaale Parish, Buseruka Sub County, Hoima. Construction is expected to be complete ahead of full scale operation in 2021.

Jul-2023. Hoima Kabaale Parish International Airport is expected to open in Oct-2023 after the original plan to open in Jun-2023 was delayed. The project was impacted by a reduction in on site personnel numbers due to COVID-19 protocols and industrial action by workers in Feb-2023. The apron and taxiways are complete, while the runway and terminal building are nearing completion.

Apr-2023. Uganda's Ministry of Works and Transport reached an agreement with SBC Uganda Ltd to resume construction work at Hoima Kabaale Parish International Airport.

Feb-2023. Uganda's Minister of State for Works and Transport Fred Byamukama stated the construction of Hoima Kabaale Parish International Airport was suspended due to a payment dispute between the government and the construction contractor. Mr Byamukama said the government will hold discussions to resolve the issue, commenting: "If they refuse, we shall terminate their contract and get other people". The project is  90% complete.

Sep-2022. Hoima Kabaale Parish International Airport is expected to be complete in Feb-2023. The airport's 3500m runway is 95% complete and the terminal buildings and other systems are 78% complete. The first phase of the airport project is designed to support the import of equipment for oil and gas companies. The second phase will include an expanded passenger terminal to support tourism.

Feb-2022. Hoima Kabaale Parish International Airport contract manager Gerald Ekinu stated works on the airport "were at between 67 and 70 percent for physical works" as of Dec-2021. Ongoing works include drainage, ground lighting, airfield fire and rescue structures, landslide surface transport and parking, as well as "cabling chambers and ducts". Works are scheduled to be complete by 18-Apr-2023.