Small airport · Butare, Rwanda
Butare Airport
Butare Airport is a small airport serving Butare, Rwanda. Its IATA code is BTQ. Its ICAO code is HRYI. It has 1 runway, longest 4,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,801 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Butare, Rwanda |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BTQ |
| ICAO code | HRYI |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,801 ft |
| Coordinates | 2.5958° S, 29.7367° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Butare Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kibira National Park · Burundi · 30.4 miles away
- Nyungwe Forest · Rwanda · 32.2 miles away
- Ruvubu National Park · Burundi · 56.5 miles away
- Rusizi National Park · Burundi · 57.0 miles away
- Kahuzi-Biéga National Park · Democratic Republic of the Congo · 70.3 miles away
- Volcanoes National Park · Rwanda · 79.8 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Butare Airport?
Butare Airport — its IATA code is BTQ and its ICAO code is HRYI.
Where is Butare Airport located?
Butare Airport serves Butare, Rwanda. Its coordinates are 2.5958° S, 29.7367° E.
How high is Butare Airport?
Butare Airport sits at 5,801 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#30801
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butare_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.