Gisenyi Airport (HRYG)
Medium airport · Gisenyi, Western Province, Rwanda
Airport data
| Name | Gisenyi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HRYG |
| IATA | GYI |
| Elevation | 5,082 ft (1549 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°40'38" E 29°15'32" -1.67720, 29.25890 |
| Location | Gisenyi, Western Province, Rwanda |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,330 ft (1015 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Gisenyi Airport at a glance
Gisenyi Airport is a medium airport in Gisenyi, Western Province, Rwanda, known to airline systems as GYI. The field elevation of 5,082 ft (1549 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HRYG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 3,330 ft (1015 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HRYG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gisenyi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | FZNA | 3 km (2 NM) |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | FZMA | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Kamembe Airport | HRZA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Kigali International Airport | HRYR | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Savannah Airstrip | UG-0002 | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gisenyi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,082 ft field elevation of Gisenyi Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 3 airports and airfields we list for Rwanda — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gisenyi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gisenyi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gisenyi Airport is HRYG, and its IATA code is GYI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gisenyi Airport above sea level?
Gisenyi Airport sits at an elevation of 5,082 feet (1549 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gisenyi Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.6772, 29.2589 — in Gisenyi, Western Province, Rwanda, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Goma International Airport, about 3 km away.
Does HRYG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HRYG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gisenyi Airport?
Gisenyi Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,330 ft (1015 m) with a ASP surface.