Kigali International Airport (KGL): Codes, Runways & Location
Kigali International Airport (IATA: KGL · ICAO: HRYR) is a large airport serving Kigali, Rwanda. It lies at 1.9686° S, 30.1395° E, 4859 ft (1481 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kigali International Airport
Kigali International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kigali in Rwanda. It is identified by the IATA code KGL and the ICAO code HRYR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kigali International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4859 ft (1481 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kirundo Airport (KRE) about 64 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kigali International Airport
Where is Kigali International Airport located?
Kigali International Airport is located in Kigali, Rwanda. Its coordinates are 1.9686° S, 30.1395° E.
What is the airport code for Kigali International Airport?
Kigali International Airport has an IATA code of KGL and an ICAO code of HRYR.
How long is the runway at Kigali International Airport?
Kigali International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kigali International Airport have?
Kigali International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kigali International Airport a major airport?
Kigali International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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