Butare Airport (BTQ)

Butare, RW 🇷🇼 Small Airport

ICAO

HRYI

IATA

BTQ

Elevation

5801 ft

Region

RW-05

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: HRYI

Local Code: Not available

Location: -2.59583° N, 29.7367° E

Continent: AF

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler reviews and direct experiences specifically for Butare Airport (HRYI (BTQ)) in late 2024 and 2025 are extremely limited. The available information primarily consists of operational data and general airport details rather than personal accounts of traveler sentiment or satisfaction. It appears to be a very basic facility, which likely shapes any traveler's experience.

What Travelers Love

*(Based on available data, direct traveler "love" cannot be definitively reported. The following are practical advantages based on operational information.)*

Relatively Low Estimated Wait Times: For domestic flights, security wait times are estimated to be around 29 minutes, and immigration around 8 minutes, though these can vary during peak hours. International flights generally require a 3-hour arrival buffer, extending to 3 hours and 30 minutes during peak times.
Parking Options Available: Services like OnAirParking, ParkOn, and Airport Parking Reservations offer parking near BTQ, including options with shuttle service and 24/7 security.
Pre-bookable Airport Transfers: Companies like GoWithGuide offer airport transfer services in Butare, which can be booked online for what is generally described as a smooth and safe experience with professional drivers and clean vehicles.

Common Complaints

*(Based on available data, direct traveler "complaints" cannot be definitively reported. The following are significant limitations based on airport information.)*

Lack of Terminal Facilities: Butare Airport is described as a small civilian airport serving the town of Huye, with "no terminal or any other building". This indicates a complete absence of traditional airport amenities, potentially leading to discomfort and inconvenience for travelers.
No Customs or Immigration Services On-site: The airport information specifies that there are no customs and no US Customs Pre-Clearance facilities, and it is not an Airport of Entry. This implies that international arrivals and departures requiring customs and immigration processing would likely occur elsewhere, or that the airport primarily handles domestic or specific, pre-cleared flights.
Limited Airport Operation Hours/Lighting: The airport does not operate 24 hours, and has "NO LIGHT" for airport lighting, suggesting restricted operating times and a lack of night operations.

Butare Airport appears to be a very rudimentary facility, essentially an airstrip, with no terminal or passenger amenities. While operational data suggests manageable security and immigration wait times (for what is processed there) and external services for parking and transfers exist, travelers should expect a highly basic experience with virtually no on-site facilities for comfort, food, or comprehensive international processing.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`09/27`	4000 ft	50 ft	'asphalt'	Active

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Ground Transportation

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