By Swift Reporter
A powerful windstorm on Friday morning caused significant damage at Entebbe International Airport, overturning small aircraft, smashing vehicles, and raising fresh concerns about weather disruptions at Uganda’s main aviation hub.
Preliminary reports indicate that at least two light aircraft, including one belonging to AirServe, were overturned by the strong winds. Some sources suspect the storm may have had cyclone-like characteristics. Several other aircraft are also reported to have sustained varying degrees of damage.
Vehicles within the airport premises, including those used by aviation staff, were not spared. Witnesses say multiple cars had their windscreens shattered, while some airport structures were damaged by the storm.
The airport, located on the Entebbe Peninsula along the shores of Lake Victoria, is known for experiencing intense weather conditions such as thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds due to its proximity to the lake.
By Friday afternoon, officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority had not yet released an official statement detailing the extent of the destruction or confirming whether airport operations had been disrupted. It remains unclear if flights were delayed, diverted, or cancelled following the incident.
Efforts to access the airport and independently assess the scale of damage were still ongoing by press time.
The latest incident adds to a series of operational and safety concerns that have surrounded the airport in recent years, including past runway overshoot incidents and criticism over infrastructure upgrades.
The incident comes just days after Ethiopian Airlines marked 80 years of operations since its founding in April 1946, highlighting the contrast between aviation milestones and ongoing infrastructure and weather-related challenges in the region.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates as assessments continue. Courtesy Photos
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