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 | |
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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 |
UN Presence at the Airport | N/A |
Runway
Runway # 1 | |
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Runway Dimensions | 900 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 | 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