Medium airport · Kamembe, Rwanda
Kamembe Airport
Kamembe Airport is a medium airport serving Kamembe, Rwanda. Its IATA code is KME. Its ICAO code is HRZA. It has 1 runway, longest 4,921 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,192 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kamembe, Rwanda |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KME |
| ICAO code | HRZA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,921 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,192 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 2.4622° S, 28.9079° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
During the Rwandan Civil War, Kamembe Airport was suggested as a site for transiting French arms to the interim government after April 1994.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kamembe Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kahuzi-Biéga National Park · Democratic Republic of the Congo · 14.5 miles away
- Nyungwe Forest · Rwanda · 25.8 miles away
- Kibira National Park · Burundi · 47.9 miles away
- Rusizi National Park · Burundi · 58.7 miles away
- Volcanoes National Park · Rwanda · 79.7 miles away
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park · Uganda · 90.8 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
12.6 miles awayButare Airport
57.9 miles awayGisenyi Airport
59.4 miles awayGoma International Airport
59.5 miles awayBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
65.9 miles awayMore airports in Rwanda
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Kamembe Airport?
Kamembe Airport — its IATA code is KME and its ICAO code is HRZA.
Where is Kamembe Airport located?
Kamembe Airport serves Kamembe, Rwanda. Its coordinates are 2.4622° S, 28.9079° E.
What is the history of Kamembe Airport?
During the Rwandan Civil War, Kamembe Airport was suggested as a site for transiting French arms to the interim government after April 1994.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3238
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamembe_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.