Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA), headquartered at Kajjansi Airstrip, Uganda, is East Africa’s premier specialist aviation services provider with over a decade of proven operational excellence. KEA operates Uganda’s largest privately owned fixed and rotary wing aircraft fleet, delivering comprehensive aviation solutions across oil, gas, mining, humanitarian, government, and commercial sectors.
With 4,000+ tons of cargo transported, 40,000+ passengers flown, 7,800+ flights conducted, and operations across 13+ countries, KEA combines advanced technology, rigorous quality management, and austere environment expertise.
The company’s versatile fleet-including helicopters (Bell 412, Bell 206), turboprops (Pilatus PC12, Beechcraft 1900D, Cessna Caravan C208B), and specialized survey aircraft (DA42 MPP Guardian)-enables rapid deployment across remote and challenging operational environments where conventional aviation cannot reach.
KEA delivers 15+ specialized aviation solutions addressing complex operational challenges across diverse industries. Oil, Gas, and Mining operations receive comprehensive support including personnel transport, logistics, and equipment movement in remote extraction sites.
Rotary wing services via Bell 412 (13 passengers, 360 NM range) and Bell 206 Jet Ranger (4 passengers, 300 NM range) provide helicopter access to austere locations. Fixed wing services employ turboprops including the Pilatus PC12 (8 passengers executive, 1600 NM range), Beechcraft 1900D (19 passengers, 1200 NM range), and Cessna Caravan C208B (13 passengers, 900 NM range) for diverse payload and distance requirements.
Medical Evacuation services deliver rapid patient transport with qualified personnel. Aerial and Geophysical Survey operations employ specialized equipment for infrastructure inspection, resource mapping, and environmental monitoring. Search and Rescue capabilities support government and humanitarian operations.
KEA differentiates through unmatched fleet versatility, austere environment expertise, and end-to-end solution capability. Unlike competitors offering limited aircraft types, KEA’s diverse fleet (helicopters, turboprops, fixed wing) enables rapid aircraft matching to specific mission requirements-reducing cost and improving efficiency.
The company’s 10+ year operational history in Africa’s most challenging environments-remote oil and gas sites, humanitarian disaster zones, undeveloped infrastructure regions-builds confidence in mission success. KEA’s Quality Management System and Safety Management System with 22 annual audits demonstrate institutional commitment to reliability and compliance.
Integrated services enable single-provider solutions, simplifying coordination and accountability. For organizations requiring specialized aviation across challenging environments, KEA combines technical capability, regulatory compliance, geographic reach, and proven operational excellence.
Kampala Executive Aviation delivers specialized aviation solutions addressing the world’s most challenging operational environments. From oil and gas exploration to humanitarian disaster response, from remote camp construction to medical evacuation, KEA’s diverse fleet, austere environment expertise, and integrated service capability enable mission success where conventional aviation fails.
Address: Gate 1, Kajjansi Airstrip, Uganda
Phone: +256 776 333 114
Email: reservations@flykea.com
Website: www.flykea.com
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