Kigali International Airport (HRYR)
Kigali, Rwanda · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
HRYR
IATA
KGL
City
Kigali
Country
Rwanda
Region
Africa
Elevation
4,859 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-1.9686, 29.9389
Overview
Rwandan capital airport at elevation in the hills. RwandAir hub with new airport under construction.
Current Weather at HRYR
Pilots flying into or out of Kigali International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR HRYR 030900Z 14005KT 050V220 9999 BKN023 24/15 Q1025 NOSIGWind 140° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 14
Current TAF
TAF HRYR 030500Z 0306/0412 17010KT 9999 BKN022 BECMG 0320/0322 29004KTDecode METAR for HRYR
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Kigali International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for HRYR. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for HRYR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Kigali. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Kigali International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Kigali International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like HRYR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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