Location & Surroundings

Kamembe International Airport is an airport in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,586 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cyangugu, 3 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is about 140 km to the northeast.

Also known as: Kamembe

Overview

Kamembe Airport is airport serving Kamembe in Rwanda.

It is located in Cyangugu, Rwanda.

The elevation is around 1,491 metre.

Also known as: Cyangugu, HRZA, KME, Kamembe

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Image Kamembe Airport from the outside, 2017 2.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Rwanda
  • Located in Cyangugu
  • Type airport (AIRP)
  • a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 27' 36" S, 28° 54' 26" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1586 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kigali
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,423 p/km²
  • Built-up 10.6%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (RWF)
  • Phone Prefix +250

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Alternate Names

Kamembe

Weather in Kamembe International Airport

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kamembe International Airport, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.

Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.32 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 19.7 1.7 116 70 1,017.3 - / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
6h 22.6 1.6 4 55 1,012.3 0.32 / 0.32 86 490.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kamembe International Airport?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kamembe International Airport today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kamembe International Airport?
Local time is 13:31. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kamembe International Airport?
Kamembe International Airport is a airport.
What is the elevation of Kamembe International Airport?
DEM 1,586 m.
Where is Kamembe International Airport located?
It is at -2.45987, 28.90732 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kamembe International Airport in?
It is in Rwanda.

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Last updated 2025-04-30
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