Gulu Airport (HUGU)
Medium airport · Gulu, Northern Region, Uganda
Airport data
| Name | Gulu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HUGU |
| IATA | ULU |
| Elevation | 3,510 ft (1070 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°48'20" E 32°16'18" 2.80556, 32.27180 |
| Location | Gulu, Northern Region, Uganda |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,314 ft (3144 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Gulu Airport at a glance
Gulu Airport is a medium airport in Gulu, Northern Region, Uganda, known to airline systems as ULU. The field elevation of 3,510 ft (1070 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HUGU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 10,314 ft (3144 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HUGU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gulu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arua Airport | HUAR | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Soroti Airport | HUSO | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Juba International Airport | HJJJ | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Bunia Airport | FZKA | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Lokichogio Airport | HKLK | 278 km (150 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gulu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,510 ft field elevation of Gulu Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 5 airports and airfields we list for Uganda — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gulu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gulu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gulu Airport is HUGU, and its IATA code is ULU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gulu Airport above sea level?
Gulu Airport sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet (1070 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gulu Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.8056, 32.2718 — in Gulu, Northern Region, Uganda, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arua Airport, about 153 km away.
Does HUGU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HUGU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gulu Airport?
Gulu Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 10,314 ft (3144 m) with a ASP surface.