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Weather Briefing
VFRGisenyi Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,300 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
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3,330 ft | 75 ft | ASP | 10° |
↑ 2.6 kt
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↔ 1.5 kt
30° angle
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Gisenyi Airport - Airport Information
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About Gisenyi Airport
Overview
Gisenyi Airport serves the western Rwandan region near Lake Kivu, situated at a significant elevation of 5082 feet mean sea level. The airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Gisenyi urban area and surrounding regional territories, supporting medium-scale aviation operations.
Flying Conditions
Located near the equator at coordinates -1.677200, 29.258900, Gisenyi Airport experiences relatively consistent tropical highland climate conditions with potential rapid weather transitions. Pilots should anticipate variations in visibility and potential orographic cloud formations due to the airport's elevated terrain and proximity to mountainous landscapes.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (01/19) measuring 3330 feet in length with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its high-altitude positioning at 5082 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations, especially for aircraft with altitude and temperature sensitivity.
Approach Considerations
Runway 01/19 provides a standard unidirectional approach environment with potential wind variations typical of highland terrain. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning considering the airport's elevation, runway length limitations, and potential meteorological complexities associated with the region's geographic characteristics.
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.
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