Airport code
RUA — Arua Airport
RUA is the IATA code for Arua Airport, an airport serving Arua, Uganda. Its ICAO code is HUAR, and it operates in the Africa/Kampala time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 3.0500, 30.9170 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3951 ft (1204 m).
Overview
About Arua Airport
Arua Airport is a civilian airport serving the city of Arua in the Northern Region of Uganda. As of November 2016, it is one of the 47 airports in the country.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | RUA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HUAR |
| Airport name | Arua Airport |
| City | Arua |
| Country | Uganda |
| Time zone | Africa/Kampala (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 3.0500 |
| Longitude | 30.9170 |
| Elevation | 3951 ft (1204 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,600 ft (1,707 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Arua Airport?
The IATA code for Arua Airport is RUA.
What is the ICAO code for Arua Airport?
The ICAO code for Arua Airport is HUAR.
Where is RUA airport located?
Arua Airport (RUA) is located in Arua, Uganda.
What time zone is RUA in?
Arua Airport operates in the Africa/Kampala time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to RUA?
The nearest airport to Arua Airport (RUA) is Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, about 153 km away.
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