Regional airport · Gulu, Uganda
Gulu
- Elevation
- 3,510 ft
- Coordinates
- 2°48′N 32°16′E
- Local time
- Africa/Kampala
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Field information
HUGU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Gulu (HUGU/ULU) has one runway, 17/35, 10,314 ft (3,144 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HUGU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Kampala
Country
Uganda
UG
Municipality
Gulu
Elevation
3,510 ft
Position
2.8056, 32.2718
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · HUGU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,314 ft (3,144 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HUGU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Gulu (HUGU / ULU) in Gulu, Uganda, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HUGU is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HUGU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Uganda
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Uganda. Applicable permit lead times for Uganda are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Uganda are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at HUGU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HUGU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HUGU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HUGU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HUGU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HUGU: 2° 48′ 20″ N 32° 16′ 18″ E; elevation 3510 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Gulu
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Gulu. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HUGU.
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Cargo Operations at HUGU
Support for freighter operations into HUGU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HUGU sits in the network
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Operating into HUGU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Gulu — one desk for the whole trip.