Kigali International Airport HRYR: The primary airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, one of the fastest growing economies in the East African region and a key commercial destination. Here’s your airport guide to Kigali International Airport.Cities:KigaliCountry: RwandaICAO:HRYRIATA: KGLElevation: 4,891 ft / 1,491 mLatitude/longitude: 1.9630° S, 30.1350° ETimezone:UTC +2 (No DST) PRP: N/A AOE:Yes No. of runways: 1Fire category: 9Ground frequency:121.70Tower frequency:118.30Approach: 124.30
Airport location: Kanombe, 5km from the city's central business districtLanguages spoken: English and FrenchOpening hours: 24/7PCN: 050FBXURunway length: 3,500 X 60m (11483 x 197ft) / Runway 10/28
Lead time for permit approval: 72 hours. Passport copies of passengers are required for GA aircraft.Airport slots: Not requiredTypes of aircraft handled: All except A380. OK for B747, B777, and A330 with GSE available.Equipment available: Equipment for all aircraft except A380Navaid available: YesFuel types: Jet A1 and AvGasCrew visa requirements: No visas are required for crew but the following documents are required: passport, crew ID, and GENDECImmigration: Since January 2018, visitors from across the world are issued a 30-day visa on arrival in KigaliHealth Inspection:Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required on entry if travelling from a country with a risk of yellow fever or a country with an active yellow fever outbreak.Alternative airports: HUEN, HAAB, HTKJImportant numbers:
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Weather:Kigali has a tropical climate. Typical temperatures of between 15-25C with light rains for most of the year. The rainy season generally occurs in February, March, April, October, November and December. August is the warmest month, and July is the driest.Security:HRYR is generally safe and secure with no security incidents ever reported. There is heavy armed security presence at all entry points. Full body and X-Ray screening for baggage in the presence of passenger prior to check-in.Accommodation: There are several five-star hotels in Kigali city: Radisson Blu, Kigali Serena, Kigali Marriot Hotel. There is plenty of accommodation to suit all possible requirements.Taxis:The blue-branded taxis are recommended from the airport. It takes approximately 30 minutes by road from the airport to the city centre.Attractions: • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre• Presidential Palace Museum• Kigali Convention Centre• Stade Amahoro• Akagera National Park• Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre• Presidential Palace MuseumFor support with your operations to Kigali International Airport, contact UAS
