Burundi
2.2.2 Burundi Gitega National Airport

Airport Overview


Gitega Airport (IATA: GID, ICAO: HBBE) was an airport serving the city of Gitega, the current capital of Burundi (and capital of the Gitega Province). The airport was on a low ridge in the northwest section of the city. The Bujumbura VOR-DME (Ident: BJA) is located 35.6 nautical miles (65.9 km) west of the airport. The Gitega non-directional beacon (Ident: GI) is located on the field. The airport is non-operational.

Airstrip security: Secured

Potential weather conditions: often good, bad during rainy season.

Airport Location and Contact
Country Burundi
Province / District Gitega
Airport Name Gitega Airport
Latitude -3.415308
Longitude 29.90793
Elevation 5,741 ft / 1,750 m
IATA Code GID
ICAO Code HBBE
Managing Company or Airport Authority Burundian Civil Aviation Authority (AACB)
Management Contact Person

+257 22203102

aacb@aacb.bi

UN Presence at the Airport N/A

Runway

Runway # 1
Runway Dimensions 900 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 N/A 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 Fencing N/A
Windsock N/A


Fuel Services Charges

No fueling facilities available.


For information on Burundi Bujumbura contact details, please see the following link:  4.2.5 Burundi Airport Company Contact List

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