Kirundo Airport (KRE): Codes, Runways & Location
Kirundo Airport (IATA: KRE · ICAO: HBBO) is a small airport serving Kirundo, Burundi. It lies at 2.5448° S, 30.0946° E, 4511 ft (1375 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kirundo Airport
Kirundo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kirundo in Burundi. It is identified by the IATA code KRE and the ICAO code HBBO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kirundo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1000 m (3281 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: grass. The field elevation is 4511 ft (1375 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Butare Airport (BTQ) about 40 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 ≈ 1,000 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Kirundo Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirundo Airport
Where is Kirundo Airport located?
Kirundo Airport is located in Kirundo, Burundi. Its coordinates are 2.5448° S, 30.0946° E.
What is the airport code for Kirundo Airport?
Kirundo Airport has an IATA code of KRE and an ICAO code of HBBO.
How long is the runway at Kirundo Airport?
Kirundo Airport's longest runway is about 1000 m (3281 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Kirundo Airport have?
Kirundo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Kirundo Airport a major airport?
Kirundo Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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