Kamembe Airport

HRZA / KME

Kamembe, RW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:00Z

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Currently using: HBBA
Weather Source: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (HBBA)
Distance: 57nm / 106km from HRZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HBBA 042200Z 00000KT 9999 FEW020 BKN100 22/21 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,192 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,192 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,192 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HBBA 042300Z 0500/0606 02003KT 7000 FEW022 BKN070 PROB30 TEMPO 0508/0514 19006G17KT 9000 -TSRA OR SHRA FEW025CB BKN090 BECMG 0518/0520 36003KT -RA FEW023CB SCT025 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 20° 3 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
08:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
MVFR 190° 6 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RZA
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 4,921 ft 148 ft ASP 17°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
17° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kamembe Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HRZA
IATA Code: KME
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,192 ft MSL

Location

City: Kamembe
Country: RW
Latitude: -2.462240°
Longitude: 28.907900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kamembe Airport

Overview

Kamembe Airport serves the southwestern region of Rwanda, located at coordinates -2.462240, 28.907900 near the town of Kamembe. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 5,192 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in this mountainous area of central Africa.

Flying Conditions

The high elevation of 5,192 ft MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance, requiring careful weight and balance calculations and potentially reduced payload capabilities. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges, particularly during warmer periods when atmospheric conditions can further reduce aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The single runway (02/20) is 4,921 feet long and surfaced with asphalt, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's elevated terrain suggests potential for complex wind patterns and thermal interactions typical of mountainous regions, which could influence approach and departure dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 provides a single directional approach option, with pilots needing to carefully assess wind conditions given the airport's elevated terrain. The asphalt runway's length of 4,921 feet requires thorough performance calculations, particularly for aircraft operating near maximum gross weight at this significant elevation.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.