Airport code
GID — Gitega Airport
GID is the IATA code for Gitega Airport, an airport serving Gitega, Burundi. Its ICAO code is HBBE, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -3.4172, 29.9113 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5741 ft (1750 m).
Overview
About Gitega Airport
Gitega Airport is an airport serving the city of Gitega, the current capital of Burundi. The airport is situated on a low ridge in the northwest section of the city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GID |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HBBE |
| Airport name | Gitega Airport |
| City | Gitega |
| Country | Burundi |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -3.4172 |
| Longitude | 29.9113 |
| Elevation | 5741 ft (1750 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,248 ft (990 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Gitega Airport?
The IATA code for Gitega Airport is GID.
What is the ICAO code for Gitega Airport?
The ICAO code for Gitega Airport is HBBE.
Where is GID airport located?
Gitega Airport (GID) is located in Gitega, Burundi.
What time zone is GID in?
Gitega Airport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to GID?
The nearest airport to Gitega Airport (GID) is Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, about 67 km away.
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