Large airport · Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Kigali International Airport, formerly known as Grégoire Kayibanda International Airport named after Rwanda's first elected president, is the primary international airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Its IATA code is KGL. Its ICAO code is HRYR. It has 1 runway, longest 11,483 ft (ASP). Elevation 4,859 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kigali, Rwanda |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KGL |
| ICAO code | HRYR |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,483 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 1.9686° S, 30.1395° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kigali International Airport is known for
Kigali International Airport, formerly known as Grégoire Kayibanda International Airport named after Rwanda's first elected president, is the primary international airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
Official website: https://www.rac.co.rw/?utm_source=chatgpt.com — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kigali International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Akagera National Park · Rwanda · 50.1 miles away
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park · Uganda · 54.3 miles away
- Volcanoes National Park · Rwanda · 56.5 miles away
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park · Uganda · 69.9 miles away
- Nyungwe Forest · Rwanda · 71.1 miles away
- Ruvubu National Park · Burundi · 80.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kigali International Airport?
Kigali International Airport, formerly known as Grégoire Kayibanda International Airport named after Rwanda's first elected president, is the primary international airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
What is the airport code for Kigali International Airport?
Kigali International Airport — its IATA code is KGL and its ICAO code is HRYR.
Where is Kigali International Airport located?
Kigali International Airport serves Kigali, Rwanda. Its coordinates are 1.9686° S, 30.1395° E.
How high is Kigali International Airport?
Kigali International Airport sits at 4,859 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3237
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kigali_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.