Gitega Airport (GID): Codes, Runways & Location
Gitega Airport (IATA: GID · ICAO: HBBE) is a medium-sized airport serving Gitega, Burundi. It lies at 3.4172° S, 29.9113° E, 5741 ft (1750 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gitega Airport
Gitega Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gitega in Burundi. It is identified by the IATA code GID and the ICAO code HBBE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gitega Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 990 m (3248 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: dirt. The field elevation is 5741 ft (1750 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) about 67 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 990 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gitega Airport
Where is Gitega Airport located?
Gitega Airport is located in Gitega, Burundi. Its coordinates are 3.4172° S, 29.9113° E.
What is the airport code for Gitega Airport?
Gitega Airport has an IATA code of GID and an ICAO code of HBBE.
How long is the runway at Gitega Airport?
Gitega Airport's longest runway is about 990 m (3248 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Gitega Airport have?
Gitega Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with dirt surfacing.
Is Gitega Airport a major airport?
Gitega Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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