Gulu Airport (ULU): Codes, Runways & Location
Gulu Airport (IATA: ULU · ICAO: HUGU) is a medium-sized airport serving Gulu, Uganda. It lies at 2.8056° N, 32.2718° E, 3510 ft (1070 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gulu Airport
Gulu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gulu in Uganda. It is identified by the IATA code ULU and the ICAO code HUGU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gulu Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3144 m (10314 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 3510 ft (1070 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 101 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 ≈ 3,144 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulu Airport
Where is Gulu Airport located?
Gulu Airport is located in Gulu, Uganda. Its coordinates are 2.8056° N, 32.2718° E.
What is the airport code for Gulu Airport?
Gulu Airport has an IATA code of ULU and an ICAO code of HUGU.
How long is the runway at Gulu Airport?
Gulu Airport's longest runway is about 3144 m (10314 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Gulu Airport have?
Gulu Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gulu Airport a major airport?
Gulu Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Gulu Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →