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 | |
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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 | |
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Runway Dimensions | 1000 m x 20 m |
Runway Orientation | N/A |
Runway Surface | Gravel |
Runway Condition | Acceptable |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure | |||
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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.
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