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HRYR

Kigali International Airport · Kigali

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
4,859 ft / 1,481 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 11,483 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kigali International Airport (HRYR), located in Kigali, Rwanda. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 4,859 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kigali International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HRYR / KGL
Municipality
Kigali
Country
Region
RW-01 — City of Kigali
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,859 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,483 ft / 3,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 100° / 280°
RWY 10 (100°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (280°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-KIG | CRS: 276°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
124.30 MHz
ATIS
128.70 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HRYG
Gisenyi Airport
103 km / 56 nm
FZNA
Goma International Airport
106 km / 57 nm
HRZA
Kamembe Airport
147 km / 80 nm
FZMA
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
153 km / 82 nm
HBBAILS
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
176 km / 95 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026