How safe is Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
Located along the shores of Lake Victoria in Kitaasa area, Entebbe Airport is the main international aviation facility of Uganda. It handles several flights to and from various parts of the world. After the upgrade of its building structures and construction of new terminals, it is now ranked amongst the best Aeroports in East Africa.
When it comes to security, this place is more than secure. It has all the facilities and services that make it to be free from any threats such as the surveillance cameras, detecting machines, security dogs and a lot more.
Inside the Airport
When you arrive at the Airport, you visit the first tent for screening. Thereafter, you proceed to the immigration customs for clearing. You have to pass through a detecting machines that searches for illegal gadgets and packages like drugs and more. Be sure to have no prohibited packages with you. Even though you hide them, just know they will locate them at the Airport before you exit.
Inside the terminals, no one can do like pick pocketing and grabbing of others bags and devices because you will be reported by the security cameras. If this is your plan, please don’t take a step to implement it because there is enough space for you in the building of the Airport police. At the parking areas, police officers often keep on monitoring to ensure there is no any bad action taken by wrong doers.
At the Gate of the Airport
For those who are coming at the Airport, you are first checked by counter terrorism officers before you enter. If you are in a car, all passengers are required to move out and pass through the detecting machine. The car is thoroughly checked. If you have anything illegal, you will leave it at the security check point. Thereafter, passengers sit back in the vehicle and you continue to the Airport parking area. Make sure to pick the parking ticket.
There are those who are scared of visiting the Airport at night. Don’t worry, it is very safe and secure to be there at any time in the night. Then, for clients who fancy a safe transfer from EBB at night, be sure to use a taxicab. It is the main mean of transport approved by the Uganda civil aviation authority for travelers who need transport at the Entebbe international Airport. Don’t wait to book a cab in advance. The driver will wait for you at the arrivals exit point. Welcome to Uganda.