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Juba International Airport

Juba, South Sudan

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ICAO

HJJJ

Elevation

1513 ft

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The Essence of Juba International Airport

JUB

Location

Juba · EC · South Sudan

Connectivity

12 routes · 7 destinations

Position

4.872°, 31.601° · 1513 ft elev.

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South Sudan's primary international gateway in East Africa.

Opened

1940s

Location

Juba, South Sudan

Juba International Airport (JUB/HJJJ) is the main civil aviation facility serving Juba, the capital of South Sudan. It functions as the country's principal hub for both international and domestic air travel, handling government, humanitarian, commercial, and charter operations. The airport became increasingly important following South Sudan's independence in July 2011, as it serves as the primary entry point for international aid organizations, diplomats, and business travelers. It has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years to accommodate growing traffic. Given South Sudan's limited road and rail infrastructure, the airport plays a critical logistical role for the country, supporting United Nations operations, NGO activities, and regional connectivity.

Terminals

The airport has a single main passenger terminal handling both international and domestic flights.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Juba city center is primarily provided by taxis and private vehicles, with no dedicated rail or bus rapid transit link.

Airlines here

Airlines serving Juba include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Egypt Air, Fly Dubai, and regional carriers such as Air Uganda and various charter operators.

Notable facts

›Juba International Airport is one of the busiest airports in East Africa by humanitarian and UN flight volume.
›The airport is located approximately 5–7 kilometers from Juba's city center.
›South Sudan's independence in 2011 significantly increased the airport's international traffic.
›The airport serves as a key logistics base for United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) operations.
›Runway length is approximately 3,310 meters, capable of handling wide-body aircraft.

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Route map (7 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Northern Dene Airways

USA Jet Airlines

Nasair

Transeuropean Airlines

Rwandair Express

Routes

JUB → NBO5H · CRJ

JUB → ADDET · DH8 73W

JUB → DXBFZ · 73H

JUB → NBOKQ · E90 E70

JUB → CAIMS · 320

JUB → KRTSD · 320

JUB → ADDTK · 73W DH8

JUB → CAITK · 320

JUB → EBBU7 · CRJ

JUB → EBBUE · 320

JUB → KRTUE · 733

JUB → KGLWB · CRJ

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3204 routes CRJ3 routes DH82 routes 73W2 routes 73H1 routes Embraer 1901 routes Embraer 1701 routes Boeing 737-3001 routes

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Passport, Visa & Immigration

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Encyclopaedia

Juba International Airport is a multi-use international airport serving Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. The airport is located 5 km (3.1 mi) northeast of the city's central business district, on the western banks of the White Nile. The city and airport are located in South Sudan's Central Equatoria State.

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