Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: EBB ICAO: HUEN
Longest Active Runway
12,000 ft
3,658 meters
Field Elevation
3,782 ft
1,153 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
0.0424°, 32.4435°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
tied #193 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#306 of 7558
Top 4.2% percentile worldwide
For airports with equal runway length, the worldwide order does not indicate a length difference.
National Standing (Uganda)
#1 of 1 in UG
#1 of 11 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+20%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 EBB in numbers: 12,000 ft longest runway · tied #193 of 650 published · #306 of 7,558 worldwide (top 4.2%) · #1 in Uganda.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Mid-Altitude Aerodrome (2,000–4,999 ft)
EBB lies at 1,153 m (3,782 ft), #69 of 650 published airports by elevation and 89 percentile among 7,558 worldwide.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of EBB. Nearest published airport: Kisumu International Airport (KIS), 137 NM, 10,823 ft (1,177 ft shorter than EBB); 4 within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 12,000 ft (3,658 m)
EBB runways: 17/35 12,000 × 150 ft asphalt (asp); 12/30 7,900 × 150 ft asphalt (asp). +20% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 12,000 ft (3658 m / 3.658 km) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 12/30 | 7,900 ft (2408 m / 2.408 km) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →