Kamembe Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kamembe, Rwanda. Its IATA code is KME and its ICAO code is HRZA. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,192 ft (1,583 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KME
- ICAO code
- HRZA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 5,192 ft (1,583 m)
- Coordinates
- -2.4622, 28.9079
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,921 ft · 1,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kamembe Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GOM Goma International Airport | Goma, Congo - Kinshasa | 96 km · 60 mi |
| BJM Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | Bujumbura, Burundi | 106 km · 66 mi |
| KRE Kirundo Airport | Kirundo, Burundi | 132 km · 82 mi |
| KGL Kigali International Airport | Kigali, Rwanda | 147 km · 91 mi |
| GID Gitega Airport | Gitega, Burundi | 154 km · 96 mi |
| KXO Kisoro Airport | Kisoro, Uganda | 159 km · 99 mi |
| KHX Savannah Airstrip | Kihihi, Uganda | 213 km · 132 mi |
| TKQ Kigoma Airport | Kigoma, Tanzania | 283 km · 176 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KME. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,634 | 1,637 | 1,422 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,198 | 2,609 | 2,267 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,863 | 3,022 | 2,626 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,152 | 3,823 | 3,322 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,186 | 3,844 | 3,340 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,261 | 3,890 | 3,380 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,607 | 4,105 | 3,568 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,358 | 5,193 | 4,513 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,408 | 5,224 | 4,540 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,987 | 6,206 | 5,393 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,255 | 6,993 | 6,077 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,047 | 7,486 | 6,505 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,308 | 7,648 | 6,646 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,759 | 7,928 | 6,889 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,060 | 8,737 | 7,592 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,143 | 9,410 | 8,177 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 120.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kamembe Airport?
The IATA code of Kamembe Airport is KME and its ICAO code is HRZA.
Where is Kamembe Airport located?
Kamembe Airport is in Kamembe, Western Province, Rwanda, at -2.4622, 28.9079.
What time zone is Kamembe Airport in?
Kamembe Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kamembe Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kamembe Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Goma International Airport (GOM), about 96 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.