What is an International Airport?
An international airport is an airport with customs and border control facilities enabling passengers to travel between countries around the world.
How Many International Airports Are In Rwanda?
Kigali International Airport (KIA), formerly known as Gregoire Kayibanda International Airport, is the primary airport serving Kigali, and the only international airport in the country.
Which international airport is found in Rwanda?
Kigali International Airport
Kigali International Airport (IATA: KGL, ICAO: HRYR), formerly known as Kanombe International Airport, is the primary airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
How many airports do we have in Rwanda?
Although the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority lists eight airports that are open to the public for civilian flights, only two of these offer a scheduled commercial service.
How big is Kigali International Airport?
730 sq. km
The airport is located southeast of Kigali city on the outskirts of Kanombe, about 10 km from the Rwandan central business district.
It covers an area of 730 sq. km and it is elevated at 1491 metres above sea level making it one of the highest international airports in the world.