Kigali International Airport (HRYR)
Large airport · Kigali, City of Kigali, Rwanda
Airport data
| Name | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HRYR |
| IATA | KGL |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1481 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°58'7" E 30°8'22" -1.96863, 30.13950 |
| Location | Kigali, City of Kigali, Rwanda |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kigali International Airport at a glance
Kigali International Airport is a large airport in Kigali, City of Kigali, Rwanda, known to airline systems as KGL. The field elevation of 4,859 ft (1481 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HRYR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HRYR 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 Kigali International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gisenyi Airport | HRYG | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Goma International Airport | FZNA | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Kamembe Airport | HRZA | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Savannah Airstrip | UG-0002 | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | FZMA | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kigali International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,859 ft field elevation of Kigali International 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 Kigali International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kigali International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kigali International Airport is HRYR, and its IATA code is KGL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kigali International Airport above sea level?
Kigali International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet (1481 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kigali International Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.9686, 30.1395 — in Kigali, City of Kigali, Rwanda, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gisenyi Airport, about 103 km away.
Does HRYR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HRYR 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 Kigali International Airport?
Kigali International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a ASP surface.