Mbarara Airport (MBQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Mbarara Airport (IATA: MBQ · ICAO: HUMA) is a small airport serving Mbarara, Uganda. It lies at 0.5553° S, 30.5994° E, 4600 ft (1402 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mbarara Airport
Mbarara Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Mbarara in Uganda. It is identified by the IATA code MBQ and the ICAO code HUMA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Mbarara Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1660 m (5446 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: gravel. The field elevation is 4600 ft (1402 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kasese Airport (KSE) about 99 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 ≈ 1,660 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Mbarara Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Mbarara Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mbarara Airport
Where is Mbarara Airport located?
Mbarara Airport is located in Mbarara, Uganda. Its coordinates are 0.5553° S, 30.5994° E.
What is the airport code for Mbarara Airport?
Mbarara Airport has an IATA code of MBQ and an ICAO code of HUMA.
How long is the runway at Mbarara Airport?
Mbarara Airport's longest runway is about 1660 m (5446 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Mbarara Airport have?
Mbarara Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Mbarara Airport a major airport?
Mbarara Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Mbarara Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →