Gisenyi Airport
Gisenyi, RWANDA · Elev. 5082 ft
About This Airport
Gisenyi Airport, located in Gisenyi, Rwanda, serves the city and surrounding region with limited aviation services. It primarily supports domestic flights and general aviation operations. Gisenyi is situated on the shores of Lake Kivu and offers stunning views of the Virunga Mountains. Tourism in the area includes visits to hot springs, coffee plantations, and cultural sites like the Imbabazi Orphanage. Visitors can also enjoy water sports, boat tours, and hikes in the nearby national parks.
Landing Procedures
Permit Requirements
Documents and information required for landing permit applications.
Required
- PIC Name
- Receiving Party Contacts
- Entry & Exit Points
- Entry/Exit EET
- Crew Count
- PAX Nationalities
- PAX List
Not Required
- PPR (Prior Permission)
- Slots
- AOC
- EAPIS
- FIR Routing
- Operator Address
- Aircraft Documents
- PIC License
- SIC License
- Crew Passport Details
- Crew Names
- Lead PAX Name
- Lead PAX Office
- PAX Passport Details
- Item 18 FPL
Frequently Asked Questions
What crew documentation is required at Gisenyi Airport?
- PIC full name
- crew count
Are there passenger manifest or pre-arrival reporting requirements at Gisenyi Airport?
- full passenger manifest
- passenger nationalities
What operational details must be included in permit applications for Gisenyi Airport?
- entry and exit points
- entry/exit estimated elapsed time (EET)
Is receiving party contact required at Gisenyi Airport?
Yes. A confirmed receiving party contact (handling agent or local representative) must be submitted as part of the permit application for Gisenyi Airport.
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