Butare Airport

HRYI / BTQ

Butare, RW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:30Z

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Weather Source: Kigali International Airport (HRYR)
Distance: 45nm / 83km from HRYI

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
06:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
3 kt
140°
8 km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HRYR 040630Z 14003KT 8000 BKN018 20/18 Q1021 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,801 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,601 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
828 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,801 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,569 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,561 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HRYR 040500Z 0406/0512 17005KT 9999 BKN023 TEMPO 0409/0413 19015G25KT 4000 TSRA BKN014 FEW018CB BECMG 0418/0420 21010KT RA BKN014 BECMG 0501/0503 00000KT 0600 FG BKN008 BECMG 0507/0509 16010KT 8000 RA BKN018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,300 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR 190° 15 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
18:00Z BECMG
+12h
IFR 210° 10 kt
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RYI
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
4,000 ft 50 ft 'asphalt' 70°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Butare Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HRYI
IATA Code: BTQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,801 ft MSL

Location

City: Butare
Country: RW
Latitude: -2.595830°
Longitude: 29.736700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: 'asphalt'
ILS: No

About Butare Airport

Butare Airport (HRYI/BTQ) is located in Butare, RW at an elevation of 5,801 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Butare Airport serves Butare in RW. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (09/27) with 'asphalt' surface. The longest runway measures 4,000 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

At 5801 feet MSL, density altitude is an important consideration for flight planning, particularly during summer months. Performance calculations should account for the reduced air density at this elevation.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from HRYI, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.