Ruhengeri Airport (RHG): Codes, Runways & Location
Ruhengeri Airport (IATA: RHG · ICAO: HRYU) is a small airport serving Ruhengeri, Rwanda. It lies at 1.4969° S, 29.6313° E, 6102 ft (1860 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ruhengeri Airport
Ruhengeri Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Ruhengeri in Rwanda. It is identified by the IATA code RHG and the ICAO code HRYU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ruhengeri Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 6102 ft (1860 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kisoro Airport (KXO) about 26 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 ≈ 1,219 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruhengeri Airport
Where is Ruhengeri Airport located?
Ruhengeri Airport is located in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Its coordinates are 1.4969° S, 29.6313° E.
What is the airport code for Ruhengeri Airport?
Ruhengeri Airport has an IATA code of RHG and an ICAO code of HRYU.
How long is the runway at Ruhengeri Airport?
Ruhengeri Airport's longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Ruhengeri Airport have?
Ruhengeri Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Ruhengeri Airport a major airport?
Ruhengeri Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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