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Kirundo Airport (HBBO/KRE) — Kirundo, Burundi

At a glance

Runways: 12/30
Elevation: 4,511 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: HBBO
Name: Kirundo Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -2.544772
Longitude: 30.094576
Elevation: 4511 ft
Country: Burundi
Municipality: Kirundo
IATA Code: KRE
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: 1000m
Surface: grass
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 HBBO. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HRYN Nemba Airport 14 NM HRYI Butare Airport 22 NM HRYR Kigali Intl 35 NM HTNR Ngara Airport 37 NM HBBE Gitega Airport 54 NM HRYO Gabiro Airport 62 NM HBBA Bujumbura Intl 66 NM HTKB Kibondo Airport 68 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HBBO require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Kirundo Airport (Burundi). Permit details for Burundi
Where is HBBO located?: Kirundo Airport (HBBO) is located in Kirundo, Burundi.
What is the IATA code for HBBO?: The IATA code for Kirundo Airport is KRE.
How long is the runway at HBBO?: The main runway at Kirundo Airport (12/30) measures 1000m.

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