Airport codes in Rwanda
Rwanda has 5 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 3 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGL | HRYR | Kigali International Airport | Kigali | Large airport |
| KME | HRZA | Kamembe Airport | Kamembe | Medium airport |
| GYI | HRYG | Gisenyi Airport | Gisenyi | Medium airport |
| BTQ | HRYI | Butare Airport | Butare | Small airport |
| RHG | HRYU | Ruhengeri Airport | Ruhengeri | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Rwanda start with H
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 5 of the 5 Rwanda airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with H, the prefix assigned to northeast Africa. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Rwanda by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Medium airport | 2 |
| Small airport | 2 |
| Large airport | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What do Rwanda ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Rwanda start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa. 5 of the 5 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Rwanda?
Rwanda has 5 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Kigali International Airport (KGL), ICAO HRYR. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Rwanda?
The busiest airport in Rwanda is Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali.
How many airports does Rwanda have?
Rwanda has 5 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 3 of which have a full page here.