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HBBE

Gitega Airport · Gitega

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,741 ft / 1,750 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 3,117 ft · UNKUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gitega Airport (HBBE), located in Gitega, Burundi. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,741 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 9,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gitega Airport
ICAO / IATA
HBBE / GID
Municipality
Gitega
Country
Region
BI-GI — Gitega Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Elevation
5,741 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,117 ft / 950 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: ° / °
RWY 12
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HBBAILS
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
67 km / 36 nm
HRZA
Kamembe Airport
154 km / 83 nm
HRYRILS
Kigali International Airport
163 km / 88 nm
FZMA
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
174 km / 94 nm
HRYG
Gisenyi Airport
207 km / 112 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026