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INVEST IN UGANDA’S AIR TRANSPORT
ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT INVEST IN UGANDA
Email: [email protected]
Plot 88 Kiira Road, Kampala, Uganda
+256 772 888 886, +601 76388968
Entebbe International Airport
Gateway to Uganda
Located 40km from the capital city Kampala.
Coordinates – 00002’26”.93N
32 26’25”.95E
Altitude - 3782ft AMSL
Main runway(17/35)- 3658m
Alternate runway(12/30) – 2400m
Entebbe International Airport (contd)
The greatest opportunity EIA has is its central geographical location in the great lakes region as well as the available current capacity that makes it ideal for creating a regional Hub.EIA is quality driven and competitively priced. In the region, it is the cheapest airport to fly to due to low navigation, landing, parking and ground handling charges to airlines
Entebbe International Airport (contd)EIA offers very good Incentives for airlines, Ground Handling companies and other airport investments.
EIA has excellent infrastructure and fast rate service in the region.
Entebbe International Airport (contd)
The main passenger terminal was remodeled in 2007 to expand its capacity and to provide a state of the art ambience, service and security. To date due to an increase in the passenger volumes, plans are underway to expand it.
Entebbe International Airport (contd)
EIA has also successfully implemented the Passenger Departure Control System, MUSE, for the benefit of airline operators. Currently the system supports BA, Brussels, KLM, SAA, with Emirates and Kenya Airways soon to get connected.
Entebbe International Airport (contd)STRENGTHSPotential for connecting traffic beyond .Natural gate way to East and Central Africa.Liberalized environment.
OPPORTUNITIESRear brand of tourismDiscovery of oil wealthSize of airport makes it convenient for users Conference destination after hosting of CHOGM
THREATSRegional competitionDependence on Tour Operators
International Scheduled Operators at EIA**
Operator Frequencies Aircraft
per week typeBritish Airways 5 B767-300KLM 5 A330-200Turkish Airlines 3 B737-800Brussels Airlines 4 A330- 300Emirates 7 B777-200Qatar Airways 7 A320Kenya Airways 28 B737-800South African Airways 6 A 319
International Scheduled Operators at EIA Contd***
Operator Frequencies Aircraft type per week
Egypt Air 2 A320
Ethiopian Airlines 7 B767-300
Air Uganda 18 MD 87
Rwanda Air 14 DH8/CRJ50
Fly 540 13 ATR 43/DH8
Precision Air 3 ATR 43
Cetraca 3 L410
NAS(Eritrea) 3 B737/A320
International Scheduled Operators at EIA Contd
Operator Frequencies Aircraft
per week type
Emirates (Freighter) 1 B747
SMJ(FREIGHTER 2 DC10/MD11
MARTIN AIR 1 MD11
QATAR 1 A300
S. AFRICAN 1 A310/B737
Domestic Air operators
Eagle Air - Operates both scheduled and
charters in the country.
Aerolink - Operates both scheduled and
charters to major tourism areas.
MAF, KAFTC and Air Serv also operate charters to various parts of the country .
Country Uganda
Uganda is a landlocked country situated in the heart of Africa, half way between Cairo in the north and Cape Town in the south and EIA is the only direct way to the country.
The regional capitals of these countries are all within 5 hours flying time.
Country Uganda (contd)
Uganda’s GDP stands at US Dollars 16.84 billion at the current market prices and the economy is growing at a rate of about 10%. Uganda is unique and rich in tourism products both flora and fauna.EIA benefits from the over 120 million population that moves freely within the East African Common Market.
Country Uganda (contd)
Uganda is a popular tourist destination drawing tourists from all over the world especially UK, German, USA who supply over 200,000 out of a total of over 1,000,000 tourists (arrivals).
The unique tourism product range from wildlife, forests, lakes, rivers, variety of cultures, the people, historical sites, foods, name it.
Country Uganda (contd)In order to ease movement of tourists,
the following airports in major tourist areas have been designated for entry and exit of international flights:
Pakuba KidepoAruaGulu Kasese
Country Uganda (contd)
Official language is English.
VISA
Visas to Uganda can be obtained at its embassies or on arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
Weather and local time information
Uganda enjoys an equatorial climate. The coldest part of the country, Kabale and records temperatures as low as 150 C.
Country Uganda (contd)
Temperatures in Kampala range between 21oC and 28oC. Warm clothing is not necessary.
Local currency
The country’s legal tender is a Uganda shilling. Notes are in denominations of 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000.
Country Uganda (contd)
Coins are also popularly used and are in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 shillings.
Foreign exchanges rates
Most Banks handle travellers’ cheques and convert international currencies. ATM services for VISA Electron card holders are available at many points in Kampala city.
Country Uganda (contd)
Forex Bureaux are available in Kampala and other towns.
Safety
The country is peaceful and one is secure all the time though as it is common in other countries, petty theft and thuggery can be encountered especially downtown Kampala.
Country Uganda (contd)
Hours of business
Official business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday).
Communication
Direct connections to the world are available using international code or telephone operator if necessary.
Country Uganda (contd)
Telephone services are spread around the country. Five telephone companies: MTN-Uganda, Uganda Telecom, Orange, Warid, Airtel and K2 offer a wide range of services.
Internet and Blackberry services are also widely available. The internet top level domain is .ug
Country Uganda (contd)
Emergency contacts:
Police, 999 or 112
Ambulance, International Air Ambulance (IAA), 0312-200508
Heath services;
- (AAR), 0312-263071/2
- Mulago Hospital (National Referral Hospital), 0414-554009
Entebbe International Airport
For the last 10 years EIA has experienced growth in all parameters of the airport. This can be verified in the traffic statistics that follow
This is attributed to: Relative political stability in the region Good macro economic policies Good investment policies and climate
Government strategy on Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events
Uganda’s successful hosting of CHOGM in 2007 with improved facilities
Improved tourism products and hospitality.
Entebbe International Airport contd.
Entebbe International Airport contd.
Development of new export products (flowers, fish and fresh produce
Discovery of oil
Passenger Traffic at EIA
Year Arrivals Growth Rate (%)
Departures Growth Rate (%)
2002 180,072 5.7 182,003 5
2003 208,851 16 207,846 14
2004 237,869 14 237,857 14
2005 274,307 15 277,546 17
2006 321,378 17 321,952 16
2007 395,073 23 391,868 22
2008 470,397 19 465,787 19
2009 468,899 -0.3 460,153 -1.2
2010 518,791 11 504,646 10
2011 551,904 6 533,705 6
2012 626,509 13.5 612,027 15
Cargo Traffic at EIAYear Exports Growth
RateImports Growth
Rate
2002 21,454 -6 13,030 -9
2003 23,515 10 12,485 -4
2004 33,473 42 14,420 16
2005 38,231 14 14,180 2
2006 37,463 2 14,775 4
2007 40,837 9 22,882 55
2008 37,693 -8 21,297 -7
2009 32,726 -13.2 19,916 -6.5
2010 27,752 -15.2 21,344 7.2
2011 27,923 0.6 20,713 4.0
2012 33,783 21 22,124 7
Aircraft MovementsYear Aircraft Movements Growth Rate
2002 14523 0.4
2003 17361 20
2004 16692 -4
2005 17253 3
2006 19381 12
2007 21892 13
2008 23847 9
2009 21619 -9
2010 23,320 8
2011 24,506 5
2012 30,389 24
Transit PAXYear Transit PAX Growth Rates
2002 26757 -38
2003 31759 19
2004 24509 -22
2005 33107 35
2006 35692 8
2007 34497 -3
2008 38681 12
2009 49,434 27.8
2010 75,560 53
2011 71,879 -5
2012 89,798 25
Traffic growth rates
The 1st four months of 2012 give a traffic average growth rate of:
Passengers 20%
Cargo Exports 35% Imports -3%
Aircraft movements 27%
Projects/Investment opportunities at EIA
Uganda has a fully liberalized investment policy.
Areas of investment at EIA include:
Construction of a Cargo Terminal
Construction of Airport Hotel
Construction of Ferry Port
Construction of a fuel reservoir
Projects/Investment Opportunities at EIA contd
Establishment of a Leisure Centre
Construction of a new Domestic Terminal
Establishment of an aircraft maintenance hangar
Upgrade of - Arua- in its final stages, - Kasese-master plan is already out,
Gulu, Kisoro, Soroti, Pakuba, Kabale, up country aerodromes
Projects/Investment Opportunities at EIA contd
Upgrade of Gulu, Kisoro, Soroti, Pakuba, Kabale and other up country aerodromes
All these have well maintained- runways to handle small aircraft and- terminal buildings
Charges at EIA
Ground Handling Charges
1) Passenger Flights Scheduled
Charges range from USD 200 to 2000 depending on the type of the aircraft
2)Passenger Flights Adhoc
Charges range from USD 200 to 2000 depending on the type of the aircraft
Charges at EIA Contd
3) Cargo Flights Charges range from USD 1000 to 2500
depending on type of aircraft.
4) Push Back- Narrow body USD 65- Wide Body USD 100- GPU per Hour USD 150- ASU per turn around USD 150
Charges at EIA Contd
5) Towing- Narrow body USD 100- Wide body USD 2006) Toilet USD 707)Water Service USD 408) Chocks USD 359) Nitrogen (top up one tyre) USD 7510) 1 Dolly per use USDF 20
Charges at EIA Contd
Charges by CAA
Landing – this depend on aircraft take off weight
Up to 54,000 USD 5/ton
54,001-154,000 USD 6/ton
Above 154,000 USD 5/ton
Lighting charges
50% of landing charge
Charges at EIA Contd
Navigation charges
(Selected A/C Types)
B747 USD 330
A330/B777 USD 280
B767-200 USD 200
B737 USD 125
ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WELCOMES YOU TO UGANDA,
THE PEARL OF AFRICA.
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