Understanding Uganda’s Aviation Costs

Ibrahim Jjunju
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Ibrahim Jjunju
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This article provides a concise overview of the aeronautical charges applicable in Uganda for various aviation services, as set by the Civil Aviation Authority.

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Uganda’s Aeronautical Charges Schedule Effective Since January 2012

The Civil Aviation Authority (Uganda) has implemented a schedule of charges for aviation services since January 2012. These charges apply to various aspects of aviation operations, and we provide a summary of these charges below.

Summary of Aeronautical Charges (according to the AIP Uganda)

Charge Type Rate
1. Landing Charge – Up to 54 tons: $5 per ton
– 54 tons to 154 tons: $6 per ton
– Over 154 tons: $5 per ton
(For aircraft with annual or monthly payments, multiple landings within an hour of training are considered as one landing at the standard rate)
2. Parking Charge – First 6 hours: Free
– After 6 hours, up to 9 tons: $5 per day
– 9 tons to 27 tons: $8 per day
– 27 tons to 70 tons: $12 per day
– 70 tons to 115 tons: $20 per day
– 115 tons to 165 tons: $30 per day
– 165 tons to 270 tons: $40 per day
– Over 270 tons: $100 per day
3. ASC (International) – Passenger Service charge: $40
– Security Charge: $10
Total: $50
3. ASC (Domestic) – Passenger Service Charge: UGShs 3,000
– Security Charge: UGShs 2,000
Total: UGShs 5,000
4. Lighting Charge – 50% of the single day landing charge for landings and takeoffs between 1600 UTC and 0400 UTC
5. Aerobridge Charge – First 3 hours: $60
– Thereafter: $60 per hour or part thereof
6. Navigation Charge – Up to 2 tons: $10 per flight
– 2 tons to 4 tons: $20 per flight
– 4 tons to 10 tons: $25 per flight
– 10 tons to 20 tons: $40 per flight
– 20 tons to 95 tons: $125 per flight
– 95 tons to 150 tons: $200 per flight
– 150 tons to 273 tons: $280 per flight
– Over 273 tons: $330 per flight
7. AIP Charge – AIP Charge: $100
– AIP Amendment Service Charge: $30 per copy
8. Departure Passenger Handling System Usage – $60 per boarding pass
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