AfDB approves $180m to upgrade Arua Airport

A man walks on the runway of Arua Airport last Friday. AfDB has approved $180.62 million to upgrade Arua Airport, boosting Uganda’s regional connectivity, trade, and economic growth.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) board has approved $180.62 million towards the transformation of Uganda’s regional air transport with a view of unlocking economic opportunities.

The financing will upgrade the Arua Airport into an international-standard facility, under Phase 1 of the Uganda Airports Development Programme.