Airport Overview
Kirundo (IATA: KRE, ICAO: HBBO) is an airstrip serving the city of Kirundo, Burundi. The airstrip is 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) north of Kirundo, on the north shore of Lake Rwihinda. The Kigali VOR-DME (Ident: KNM) is located 34.7 nautical miles (64.3 km) north of Kirundo. The Kirundo non-directional beacon (Ident: DO) is located 500 meters (1,600 ft) east of the runway.
Airstrip security: no guards
Potential weather conditions: often good, bad in rainy season. The airstrip has not been in use for a long period, there is a need to cut grass on the airstrip and its perimeter.
| Airport Location and Contact | |
|---|---|
| Cuntry | Burundi |
| Province / District | Kirundo |
| Nearest Town or City | Kirundo (6 km) |
| Complete Airport Name | Kirundo Airport |
| Latitude | -2.542778 |
| Longitude | 30.10417 +257 22203102 |
| Elevation | 4,619 ft / 1,408 m |
| IATA Code | KRE |
| ICAO Code | HBBO |
| Managing Company or Airport Authority | Burundian Civil Aviation Authority (AACB) |
| Management Contact Person |
+257 22203102 |
| UN / NGO Presence at Airport | N/A |
Runways
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 1000 m x 20 m |
| Runway Orientation | N/A |
| Runway Surface | Gravel |
| Runway Condition | Acceptable |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | N/A | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | N/A |
| Air Traffic Control | N/A | Fire Fighting Equipment | N/A |
| Weather Information | N/A | Aircraft Parking Space | N/A |
| Navigation Aids | N/A | Perimeter Fence | N/A |
| Windsock | N/A | ||
Fuel Services Charges
No fueling facilities available.
For information on Burundi Bujumbura contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Burundi Airport Company Contact List.
