Gitega Airport (GID) — Airport Facts & Flight Info
Gitega Airport is the airport for Gitega, Burundi, and carries the codes GID (IATA) and HBBE (ICAO). The airport sits at an elevation of 5741 ft (1750 m) and keeps local time in the Africa/Bujumbura time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Use the live map below to watch air traffic around Gitega Airport in real time, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Gitega Airport has no public arrivals and departures board on this site. The live map below does show air traffic around the field in real time. Click it to load the radar view.
Airport information
| Airport code | HBBE |
|---|---|
| IATA | GID |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | Gitega |
| Country | Burundi |
| Continent | Africa |
| Elevation | 5,741 ft (1,750 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.4172, 29.9113 |
Gitega Airport (GID) — Airport Facts & Flight Info on Google Maps
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Key facts about Gitega Airport
You will find Gitega Airport at -3.4172, 29.9113, at an elevation of 5741 ft (1750 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The OurAirports reference data classifies Gitega Airport as a medium-sized airport. Local time at the airport follows Africa/Bujumbura. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Frequently asked questions about Gitega Airport
Does Gitega Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Gitega Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes GID and HBBE mean?
Both identify the same airport. GID is the IATA code for Gitega Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; HBBE is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
How many runways does Gitega Airport have?
According to the OurAirports reference data, Gitega Airport operates one active runway; closed runways are not counted.
What time zone is Gitega Airport in?
Gitega Airport runs on Africa/Bujumbura time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.