GID Airport Code, Gitega Airport
GID is the IATA code for Gitega Airport, a regional airport serving Gitega, Burundi. Airlines and booking systems use GID, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HBBE. At 5741 ft (1750 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Gitega airport code?
The airport code for Gitega Airport is GID. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code HBBE, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code HBBE begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is GID?
Gitega Airport serves Gitega, Burundi. 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 airport code for Gitega?
The IATA airport code for Gitega Airport in Gitega is GID. Its ICAO code is HBBE.
What is the 3-letter code for Gitega?
The 3-letter IATA code for Gitega Airport in Gitega is GID.
What airport is GID?
GID is Gitega Airport, located in Gitega, Burundi.
What country is GID in?
GID (Gitega Airport) is in Burundi.
Where is GID airport located?
Gitega Airport (GID) is in Gitega, Burundi, at coordinates -3.41721, 29.91131.
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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