Airport code

GID Airport Code, Gitega Airport

GID is the IATA airport code for Gitega Airport, a regional airport serving Gitega, Burundi. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, HBBE.

City
Gitega
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-3.41721, 29.91131
Elevation
5,741 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is GID?

GID is the IATA airport code for Gitega Airport, in Gitega, Burundi. The same airport has the ICAO code HBBE.

Its ICAO code HBBE begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.

Gitega Airport (GID) at a glance
IATA airport codeGID
ICAO airport codeHBBE
AirportGitega Airport
CityGitega
CountryBurundi
Runways1

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Where is GID airport located?

Gitega Airport (GID) is in Gitega, Burundi, at coordinates -3.41721, 29.91131.

It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 3.42° S, 29.91° E. At 5741 ft (1750 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at GID

It has a single runway. The longest is 3,248 ft (0.99 km), designated 12/30.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Gitega Airport?

The IATA code for Gitega Airport in Gitega is GID. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Gitega?

The 3-letter IATA code for Gitega Airport in Gitega is GID.

What is the ICAO code for Gitega Airport?

The ICAO code for Gitega Airport is HBBE. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GID.

What is the difference between GID and HBBE?

GID is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HBBE is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Gitega Airport.

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