Arua Airport – RUA Arua
Strategically located 12 miles from the border of Uganda, Arua Airport, also known as Arua Airfield, is a public airport serving the city of Arua, Uganda. The airport is one of the 47th airports serving the country. In fact, Arua Airport, with its IATA code of RUA, is the second-busiest domestic airport in the country, after Entebbe International Airport. This is due to the airport's strategic location, which is between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. RUA Airport became an important center serving both passengers and cargo aircraft.
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda has announced its plans to upgrade the facilities and services of Arua Airport in 2009. The upgrade is deemed necessary to cater to the needs of both domestic and international passengers. It will also enable the airport to accommodate up to 200 passengers in the terminal and the extension of runways will allow bigger aircraft to land. However, due to a compensation dispute with the landowners, the plans are put on hold. Currently, the airport is serving one commercial airline, Eagle Air and a charter airline MAF Uganda. Passengers that are traveling to Arua can check the online schedule of Eagle Air before booking their tickets and arrange for local transport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several hotel accommodations that are situated near Arua Airport. Travelers can check-in at Slumberland Hotel or at White Castle Hotel Arua. Both hotels offer modest lodgings with basic amenities and services. Travel time to the airport is less than 20 minutes’ drive.
On this page it is easy to search for Arua, Uganda airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Arua, Uganda (RUA) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RUA airport.
Most of these RUA
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Arua, Uganda
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the RUA airport are Roman Catholic Diocese of Arua Headquarters, Arua Central Market, and Roman Catholic Diocese of Arua Headquarters.
Map of Arua, Uganda Hotels
View all Arua, Uganda (RUA) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Arua, Uganda (RUA) location map.
Weather Forecast for Arua, Uganda (RUA)
If you planning to travel to Arua, Uganda (RUA), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:50 AM.
The temperature feels like 76.6 with a humidity level of 79 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 11 percent with visibility at 12.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 4:06 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/4
Light rain
75°F
High: 84°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 60%
Wednesday
6/5
Scattered clouds
76°F
High: 84°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 25%
Thursday
6/6
Few clouds
76°F
High: 85°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 30%
Friday
6/7
Few clouds
75°F
High: 84°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 25%
Saturday
6/8
Heavy rain
75°F
High: 84°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 90%
Sunday
6/9
Few clouds
74°F
High: 88°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 40%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Arua, Uganda RUA airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free RUA airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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