Does HRYI require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Butare Airport (Rwanda).

Where is HRYI located?

Butare Airport (HRYI) is located in Butare, Rwanda.

What is the IATA code for HRYI?

The IATA code for Butare Airport is BTQ.

How long is the runway at HRYI?

The main runway at Butare Airport (09/27) measures 1219x15m.

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Butare Airport (HRYI/BTQ) — Butare, Rwanda

Butare Airport (HRYI/BTQ) serves Butare, Rwanda. This is a small airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 5801 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HRYI
Name: Butare Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -2.59583
Longitude: 29.7367
Elevation: 5801 ft
Country: Rwanda
Municipality: Butare
IATA Code: BTQ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Kigali
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 1219x15m
Surface: 'asphalt'
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Rwanda Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days (48 working hours) before departure
Landing Lead Time: 2 working days (48 working hours) before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private passenger flights require specific overflight permit type.

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Nearby Airports

HBBO Kirundo Airport 22 NM HRYN Nemba Airport 32 NM HRYR Kigali Intl 45 NM HBBE Gitega Airport 50 NM HBBA Bujumbura Intl 50 NM HRZA Kamembe Airport 50 NM FZMK Bulongo Kigogo Airport 56 NM HTNR Ngara Airport 58 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HRYI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Butare Airport (Rwanda).
Where is HRYI located?: Butare Airport (HRYI) is located in Butare, Rwanda.
What is the IATA code for HRYI?: The IATA code for Butare Airport is BTQ.
How long is the runway at HRYI?: The main runway at Butare Airport (09/27) measures 1219x15m.

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