Kasese Airport – KSE Airport
Kasese Airport in Kasese, Uganda is a public and civil airport operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda. It is 959 meters above mean sea level and serves the municipalities and towns located in the Western Region of the country. KSE Airport is located at the foothills of the stunning Rwenzori Mountains and sits a few kilometers away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo international border. Kasese Airport is located 162 miles away from Entebbe International Airport, the largest airport in Uganda.
Best Time to Visit
There are 47 airports, both domestic and international in Uganda and Kasese Airport is one of these airports. KSE is categorized as a upcountry airport under the CAA and also an airport that handles cross-border air traffic from areas under the East African Community. This is one of the main promoters of tourism in the eastern region of Africa. It currently has a single runway that measures 1,600 meters long and 30 meters wide. Plans for renovations and improvements, mostly widening the runway are about to be implemented in the airport in the future. Fort Portal, the Tourism Capital of Uganda is located close to this airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are no KSE Airport hotels available inside the terminal. The closest accommodation available is Uhuru 50 Hotel Kasese located one mile away and Elephant Plains Lodge situated 1.5 miles from the terminal. Stunning views, local attractions, restaurants and several points of interest can be accessed conveniently from these hotel areas.
On this page it is easy to search for Kasese, Uganda airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Kasese, Uganda (KSE) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KSE airport. Most of these KSE 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 Kasese, 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 KSE airport are Lugard Monument, Fort Portal Golf Course, and Lugard Monument.
