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Kigali International Airport

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Location & Surroundings

Kigali International Airport is an airport in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 4 km to the east.

Also known as: Aéroport International Grégoire Kayibanda · Kigali · Aeroport Grégoire Kayibanda

Overview

Kigali International Airport is airport serving Kigali in Rwanda.

It is located in Kigali, Rwanda.

The elevation is around 1,481 metre.

Also known as: KGL, Kanombe International Airport, HRYR

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Basic Data

  • Country Rwanda
  • Located in Kigali
  • 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
    1° 57' 47" S, 30° 8' 5" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1489 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kigali
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 7,476 p/km²
  • Built-up 25.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (RWF)
  • Phone Prefix +250

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Alternate Names

Aéroport International Grégoire Kayibanda
Kigali
Aeroport Grégoire Kayibanda

Weather in Kigali International Airport

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

Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.

Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.00 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 17.2 1.0 319 90 1,014.2 - / 0.00 85 0.0 n/a
6h 21.5 1.4 127 71 1,017.2 1.77 / 1.77 23 84.9 n/a
12h 27.0 1.2 64 41 1,010.0 0.05 / 1.82 94 551.2 n/a
18h 21.5 1.3 340 61 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.06 93 125.5 n/a
Tomorrow 17.7 0.7 1 73 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 57 0.0 n/a
30h 24.2 0.6 83 50 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 28 88.4 n/a
36h 22.9 1.1 128 60 1,010.7 0.63 / 0.63 86 482.4 n/a
42h 18.9 1.1 337 77 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.51 53 87.2 n/a
Sunday 16.8 0.2 358 85 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.05 100 0.0 n/a
54h 21.3 0.8 188 69 1,015.8 0.92 / 0.97 100 61.8 n/a
60h 22.7 1.0 272 64 1,010.3 1.23 / 2.20 97 474.5 n/a
66h 19.4 1.6 329 76 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.31 83 65.3 n/a
Monday 16.6 1.1 29 88 1,013.2 0.06 / 0.37 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigali International Airport?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kigali International Airport today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kigali International Airport?
Local time is 12:39. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigali International Airport?
Kigali International Airport is a airport.
What is the elevation of Kigali International Airport?
DEM 1,489 m.
Where is Kigali International Airport located?
It is at -1.96310, 30.13460 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigali International Airport in?
It is in Rwanda.

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Last updated 2016-07-06
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