Gisenyi Airport (GYI): Codes, Runways & Location
Gisenyi Airport (IATA: GYI · ICAO: HRYG) is a medium-sized airport serving Gisenyi, Rwanda. It lies at 1.6772° S, 29.2589° E, 5082 ft (1549 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gisenyi Airport
Gisenyi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gisenyi in Rwanda. It is identified by the IATA code GYI and the ICAO code HRYG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gisenyi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1015 m (3330 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 5082 ft (1549 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Goma International Airport (GOM) about 3 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,015 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gisenyi Airport
Where is Gisenyi Airport located?
Gisenyi Airport is located in Gisenyi, Rwanda. Its coordinates are 1.6772° S, 29.2589° E.
What is the airport code for Gisenyi Airport?
Gisenyi Airport has an IATA code of GYI and an ICAO code of HRYG.
How long is the runway at Gisenyi Airport?
Gisenyi Airport's longest runway is about 1015 m (3330 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Gisenyi Airport have?
Gisenyi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gisenyi Airport a major airport?
Gisenyi Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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