Medium airport · Gisenyi, Rwanda
Gisenyi Airport
Gisenyi Airport is a medium airport serving Gisenyi, Rwanda. Its IATA code is GYI. Its ICAO code is HRYG. It has 1 runway, longest 3,330 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,082 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Gisenyi, Rwanda |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GYI |
| ICAO code | HRYG |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,330 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,082 ft |
| Coordinates | 1.6772° S, 29.2589° 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 Gisenyi Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Volcanoes National Park · Rwanda · 21.7 miles away
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park · Uganda · 33.6 miles away
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park · Uganda · 53.6 miles away
- Kahuzi-Biéga National Park · Democratic Republic of the Congo · 56.0 miles away
- Nyungwe Forest · Rwanda · 58.8 miles away
- Virunga National Park · Democratic Republic of the Congo · 83.0 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Gisenyi Airport?
Gisenyi Airport — its IATA code is GYI and its ICAO code is HRYG.
Where is Gisenyi Airport located?
Gisenyi Airport serves Gisenyi, Rwanda. Its coordinates are 1.6772° S, 29.2589° E.
How high is Gisenyi Airport?
Gisenyi Airport sits at 5,082 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3236
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gisenyi_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.