Entebbe International Airport recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in February 2026, signalling continued recovery and growth in Uganda’s aviation sector.
In a statement, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) said the airport handled 189,575 international passengers in February 2026. These included 90,007 arrivals and 99,568 departures, averaging about 6,770 passengers daily.
“Entebbe International Airport recorded 189,575 international passengers in February 2026,” UCAA said.
The figure marks an increase of 39,387 passengers from January 2026, when the airport recorded 150,188 passengers. It also shows growth compared to February 2025, which registered 159,503 passengers.
Cargo volumes also rose during the same period. The airport handled 2,955 metric tonnes of exports and 1,543 metric tonnes of imports in February 2026. This brought the total cargo to 4,498 metric tonnes, up from 3,982 metric tonnes recorded in January 2026.
UCAA said the latest figures reflect steady growth in both passenger and cargo traffic.
However, the authority warned that traffic could drop in March 2026 due to disruptions in global air travel. It noted that parts of the Middle East airspace were closed from February 28, 2026, affecting several operators flying out of Entebbe.
The authority said only a phased reopening is underway, which is likely to slow traffic in the short term.
