Gitega Airport (HBBE)
Medium airport · Gitega, Gitega Province, Burundi
Airport data
| Name | Gitega Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HBBE |
| IATA | GID |
| Elevation | 5,741 ft (1750 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°25'2" E 29°54'41" -3.41721, 29.91131 |
| Location | Gitega, Gitega Province, Burundi |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,248 ft (990 m) | 66 ft | Dirt | No |
Gitega Airport at a glance
Gitega Airport is a medium airport in Gitega, Gitega Province, Burundi, known to airline systems as GID. The field elevation of 5,741 ft (1750 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HBBE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 3,248 ft (990 m) of dirt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HBBE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gitega Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | HBBA | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Kamembe Airport | HRZA | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Kigali International Airport | HRYR | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | FZMA | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Gisenyi Airport | HRYG | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gitega Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,741 ft field elevation of Gitega Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for Burundi — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gitega Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gitega Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gitega Airport is HBBE, and its IATA code is GID. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gitega Airport above sea level?
Gitega Airport sits at an elevation of 5,741 feet (1750 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gitega Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.4172, 29.9113 — in Gitega, Gitega Province, Burundi, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport, about 67 km away.
Does HBBE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HBBE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gitega Airport?
Gitega Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 3,248 ft (990 m) with a Dirt surface.