Arua Airport (RUA): Codes, Runways & Location
Arua Airport (IATA: RUA · ICAO: HUAR) is a medium-sized airport serving Arua, Uganda. It lies at 3.0492° N, 30.9117° E, 3951 ft (1204 m) above sea level.
Overview of Arua Airport
Arua Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Arua in Uganda. It is identified by the IATA code RUA and the ICAO code HUAR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Arua Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1707 m (5600 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: unpaved. The field elevation is 3951 ft (1204 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Pakuba Airport (PAF) about 103 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,707 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Arua Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Arua Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arua Airport
Where is Arua Airport located?
Arua Airport is located in Arua, Uganda. Its coordinates are 3.0492° N, 30.9117° E.
What is the airport code for Arua Airport?
Arua Airport has an IATA code of RUA and an ICAO code of HUAR.
How long is the runway at Arua Airport?
Arua Airport's longest runway is about 1707 m (5600 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Arua Airport have?
Arua Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unpaved surfacing.
Is Arua Airport a major airport?
Arua Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Arua Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →