KGL Airport Code, Kigali International Airport
KGL is the IATA code for Kigali International Airport, the main international gateway for Kigali, Rwanda. Airlines and booking systems use KGL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HRYR. At 4859 ft (1481 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Kigali airport code?
The airport code for Kigali International Airport is KGL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code HRYR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 378 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HRYR begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is KGL?
Kigali International Airport serves Kigali, Rwanda. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 1.97° S, 30.14° E. At 4859 ft (1481 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at KGL
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,483 ft (3.50 km), designated 10/28.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Kigali?
The IATA airport code for Kigali International Airport in Kigali is KGL. Its ICAO code is HRYR.
What is the 3-letter code for Kigali?
The 3-letter IATA code for Kigali International Airport in Kigali is KGL.
What airport is KGL?
KGL is Kigali International Airport, located in Kigali, Rwanda.
What country is KGL in?
KGL (Kigali International Airport) is in Rwanda.
Where is KGL airport located?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is in Kigali, Rwanda, at coordinates -1.96863, 30.1395.
What is the ICAO code for Kigali International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kigali International Airport is HRYR. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KGL.
What is the difference between KGL and HRYR?
KGL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HRYR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kigali International Airport.
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