Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, known as UCAA, regulates civil aviation in Uganda. Its head office is on Airport Road in Entebbe. Its directorates cover airport and aviation security, human resources, safety and economic regulation, finance and air navigation services.

The site lists technical areas including flight operations, personnel licensing, aerodromes and ground aids, accident and incident investigation, airworthiness and security. It also lists unmanned aircraft systems and drones.

The site lists Entebbe International Airport and Kabalega International Airport under its airports pages. It also lists UCAA managed airfields, including Soroti, Tororo, Kasese, Mbarara, Kisoro, Lira, Gulu, Arua, Jinja, Pakuba, Moroto, Masindi and Kidepo.

The site has a state safety programme, safety reporting, safety publications and safety enhancement initiatives. It also has pages on the UCAA Act, regulations, exemptions and interim regulatory directives.

The site lists events. It says Uganda will host the 2027 IFATCA Global Conference and that Uganda hosts the 20th NAFISAT Supervisory Board Meeting. It also promotes an Aviation Run on 29 November 2026 at Mayor's Garden in Entebbe to mark 35 years of the authority.

The site says UCAA is working on green aviation and digital transformation. Its CEO has spoken about the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.

The head office phone number is +256 312 352 000. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. The postal address is P.O. Box 5536, Kampala. The site has pages for tenders, vacancies, fees and charges, and reports.