KRE Airport Code, Kirundo Airport
KRE is the IATA airport code for Kirundo Airport, a smaller airport near Kirundo, Burundi. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, HBBO.
What airport is KRE?
KRE is the IATA airport code for Kirundo Airport, in Kirundo, Burundi. The same airport has the ICAO code HBBO.
Its ICAO code HBBO begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
| IATA airport code | KRE |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | HBBO |
| Airport | Kirundo Airport |
| City | Kirundo |
| Country | Burundi |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is KRE airport located?
Kirundo Airport (KRE) is in Kirundo, Burundi, at coordinates -2.54477, 30.09457.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 2.54° S, 30.09° E. At 4511 ft (1375 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at KRE
It has a single grass runway. The longest is 3,281 ft (1.00 km), designated 12/30.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Kirundo Airport?
The IATA code for Kirundo Airport in Kirundo is KRE. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Kirundo?
The 3-letter IATA code for Kirundo Airport in Kirundo is KRE.
What is the ICAO code for Kirundo Airport?
The ICAO code for Kirundo Airport is HBBO. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KRE.
What is the difference between KRE and HBBO?
KRE is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HBBO is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kirundo Airport.
Read more about Kirundo Airport on Wikipedia →
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