Soroti Airport (HUSO)
Medium airport · Soroti, Eastern Region, Uganda
Airport data
| Name | Soroti Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HUSO |
| IATA | SRT |
| Elevation | 3,697 ft (1127 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°43'40" E 33°37'22" 1.72769, 33.62280 |
| Location | Soroti, Eastern Region, Uganda |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,100 ft (1859 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Soroti Airport at a glance
Soroti Airport is a medium airport in Soroti, Eastern Region, Uganda, known to airline systems as SRT. The field elevation of 3,697 ft (1127 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HUSO 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, 05/23, offers 6,100 ft (1859 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HUSO 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 Soroti Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kitale Airport | HKKT | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Gulu Airport | HUGU | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Entebbe International Airport | HUEN | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Eldoret International Airport | HKEL | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Kisumu International Airport | HKKI | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Soroti Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,697 ft field elevation of Soroti 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 Soroti Airport
What is the ICAO code of Soroti Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Soroti Airport is HUSO, and its IATA code is SRT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Soroti Airport above sea level?
Soroti Airport sits at an elevation of 3,697 feet (1127 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Soroti Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.7277, 33.6228 — in Soroti, Eastern Region, Uganda, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kitale Airport, about 171 km away.
Does HUSO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HUSO 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 Soroti Airport?
Soroti Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,100 ft (1859 m) with a ASP surface.