The airport is located within the confines of Murchison Falls National Park approximately 247 km (153 mi), by air, north-west of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest civilian and military airport.[2]
According to available maps at Google.com, the airport terminal is located in Kiryandongo District, in the Western Region of Uganda. The airport's runway stretches south-eastwards into Nwoya District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.[3] The geographical coordinates of Chobe Safari Lodge Airport are:2°14'31.0"N, 32°08'13.0"E (Latitude:2.241944; Longitude:32.136944).[3] The airport lies at an elevation of 957 m (3,140 ft) above sea level.[4]
Overview
The airport serves visitors to Murchison Falls National Park and those visiting Chobe Safari Lodge that lies adjacent to the airport's[5] single murrum runway that measures 1,555 meters (5,100 ft).