The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Rwanda
Skip Directly to Designated Authorities

View Country Map

Go to State Department Consular Information

Go to State Department Background Information

Go to Center for Disease Control Health Information

Go to CIA Fact Book Profile

Visit Website of Countrys Embassy in United States

View State Department Public Announcement

View State Department Travel Warning

Go to Federal Aviation Administation Home Page

E-Mail Comments, Questions, Corrections

Contact Information

Return to IFIM Country Listing

Free Online AIP Available

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Aviation Civile
B.P. 898
Kigali, Rwanda
Telephone:
Fax: (250) 72971
Telex:
AFS: HRYRYAYX
Cable/SITA: DIRAVIAMET Kigali
E-mail:
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:
Telephone: (250) 577458/577910
Fax: (250) 576853/577458
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: sgsante@rwandatel.com
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone: (250) 85008/ 84644
Fax: (250) 85057
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone: (250) 85008/ 84644
Fax: (250) 85057
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: Service de l'Information Aeronautique
Telephone:
Fax: +250 82609
Telex:
AFS: HRYRYOYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Aeronautical Information Service
PO Box 898
Kigali, Rwanda
Telephone: +250 76572
+250 75000
Fax: +250 72971
+250 82609
+250 83470
Telex:
AFS: HRYRYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: Rar1@rwanda11.rwanda1.com
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
     

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport M R A N E
           

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

     World Aero Data -- Rwanda Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     1. All nonscheduled commercial flights overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission at least 5 working days prior to departure from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Department of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (Telegraphic Address: DIRAVIAMET KIGALI; Telex: None). Private flights must obtain prior permission as noted, but at least 3 copies must be submitted to the American Embassy, B.P. 28, Kigali, Rwanda (Telegraphic Address: AMEMBASSY KIGALI; Telex: None), 3 working days in advance.

     2. All requests, private and commercial, must include:

       a. Name of aircraft owner.

       b. Type of aircraft.

       c. Radio call-sign.

       d. Country where aircraft registered.

       e. Name of aircraft commander.

       f. Number of crew members.

       g. Number and names of passengers.

       h. Type and amount of cargo.

       i. Dates and times of arrival at and departure from Kigali Airport or, for overflights, coordinates of the points aircraft will cross Rwanda's Boundary.

       j. Place of origin and destination of flight.

       k. Purpose of flight.

     3. Passport required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 30 days. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda, 1714 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/232-2882), or the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the U.N., 124 East 39th St., New York, NY 10016 (212/696-0644/45/46), or the nearest Consulate General in Chicago (708/205-1188), or Denver (303/321-2400).
http://www.rwandemb.org/

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     No internal constraints, but flights to/from South Africa and Israel prohibited.

4. Special Notices

     None.

Updated:
20050121

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International