The African Development Bank approved €155.99 million (about USh652 billion) on 19 June 2026 to upgrade Arua Airport in northwestern Uganda into an international-standard facility.
Uganda · INFRASTRUCTURE
Key Facts
—Loan approval: The African Development Bank approved €155.99 million (about USh652 billion) on 19 June 2026 for the Arua Airport upgrade.
—Total project cost: The programme is valued at €157.76 million, with the Government of Uganda contributing €1.77 million in kind.
—Runway and capacity: A 3.5-kilometre paved runway will handle large aircraft such as the Boeing 777, with a terminal sized for 700,000 passengers a year.
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