Rughenda Airfield (IATA: RUE, ICAO: FZMB) is a small regional airport serving Butembo, a major commercial city in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airfield supports domestic air traffic and humanitarian operations in a region that has historically faced significant security and infrastructure challenges. Given Butembo's importance as a trading center in eastern DRC, Rughenda Airfield plays a critical role in connecting the city to Kinshasa and other provincial centers. The airport has also been used by UN agencies, NGOs, and medical organizations, particularly during Ebola outbreak response efforts in the region. The facility is relatively basic in infrastructure, reflecting the broader challenges of aviation development in eastern DRC. Operations can be affected by political instability, conflict in the surrounding region, and limited maintenance resources.