𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Kabaleega International Airport in Hoima District recorded a major milestone on September 27, 2026, when it received its first passenger aircraft, marking a significant step towards its official commissioning. The Eagle Air Uganda Let L-410 Turbolet landed with Confederation of African Football (CAF) officials and players ahead of the Uganda Cranes–Libya match in Hoima. The landing demonstrated the airport’s operational readiness, while Uganda Airlines also conducted flights as part of government efforts to showcase the facility to leaders from the Bunyoro sub-region.

Located in Kabaale, Hoima District, the airport features a 3.5-kilometre runway and modern passenger, cargo, navigation and safety facilities. Developed to support Uganda’s oil and gas sector, it is also expected to boost tourism, trade, agriculture and passenger travel. With President Yoweri Museveni expected to officially commission the airport in January 2027, the facility is set to play a key role in Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 AFCON tournament and strengthen Hoima’s position as a growing economic and transport hub for the Albertine region.