Airport code

GYI Airport Code, Gisenyi Airport

GYI is the IATA airport code for Gisenyi Airport, a regional airport serving Gisenyi, Rwanda. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, HRYG.

City
Gisenyi
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-1.6772, 29.2589
Elevation
5,082 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
No

What airport is GYI?

GYI is the IATA airport code for Gisenyi Airport, in Gisenyi, Rwanda. The same airport has the ICAO code HRYG.

Its ICAO code HRYG begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.

Gisenyi Airport (GYI) at a glance
IATA airport codeGYI
ICAO airport codeHRYG
AirportGisenyi Airport
CityGisenyi
CountryRwanda
Runways1

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Where is GYI airport located?

Gisenyi Airport (GYI) is in Gisenyi, Rwanda, at coordinates -1.6772, 29.2589.

It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 1.68° S, 29.26° E. At 5082 ft (1549 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at GYI

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 3,330 ft (1.01 km), designated 01/19.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Gisenyi Airport?

The IATA code for Gisenyi Airport in Gisenyi is GYI. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Gisenyi?

The 3-letter IATA code for Gisenyi Airport in Gisenyi is GYI.

What is the ICAO code for Gisenyi Airport?

The ICAO code for Gisenyi Airport is HRYG. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GYI.

What is the difference between GYI and HRYG?

GYI is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HRYG is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Gisenyi Airport.

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