Kamembe Airport (HRZA)
Medium airport · Kamembe, Western Province, Rwanda
Airport data
| Name | Kamembe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HRZA |
| IATA | KME |
| Elevation | 5,192 ft (1583 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°27'44" E 28°54'28" -2.46224, 28.90790 |
| Location | Kamembe, Western Province, Rwanda |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Kamembe Airport at a glance
Kamembe Airport is a medium airport in Kamembe, Western Province, Rwanda, known to airline systems as KME. The field elevation of 5,192 ft (1583 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HRZA 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, 02/20, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HRZA 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 Kamembe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | FZMA | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Gisenyi Airport | HRYG | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Goma International Airport | FZNA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | HBBA | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Kigali International Airport | HRYR | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kamembe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,192 ft field elevation of Kamembe 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 Kamembe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kamembe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kamembe Airport is HRZA, and its IATA code is KME. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kamembe Airport above sea level?
Kamembe Airport sits at an elevation of 5,192 feet (1583 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kamembe Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.4622, 28.9079 — in Kamembe, Western Province, Rwanda, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bukavu Kavumu Airport, about 20 km away.
Does HRZA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HRZA 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 Kamembe Airport?
Kamembe Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.