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Gitega Airport (HBBE/GID) — Gitega, Burundi

At a glance

Runways: 12/30
Elevation: 5,741 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HBBE
Name: Gitega Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -3.417209
Longitude: 29.911308
Elevation: 5741 ft
Country: Burundi
Municipality: Gitega
IATA Code: GID
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Bujumbura
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 990x20m
Surface: Dirt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Burundi Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days (48 working hours) before departure
Landing Lead Time: 2 working days before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require overflight and landing permits. Technical landings also require permits.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers HBBE. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HBBA Bujumbura Intl 36 NM HBBK Gihohi Airport 39 NM HTKB Kibondo Airport 45 NM HRYI Butare Airport 50 NM HBBO Kirundo Airport 54 NM HRYN Nemba Airport 67 NM HTKU Kasulu Airport 69 NM HTNR Ngara Airport 71 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HBBE require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Gitega Airport (Burundi). Permit details for Burundi
Where is HBBE located?: Gitega Airport (HBBE) is located in Gitega, Burundi.
What is the IATA code for HBBE?: The IATA code for Gitega Airport is GID.
How long is the runway at HBBE?: The main runway at Gitega Airport (12/30) measures 990x20m.

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