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Gitega Airport

Gitega, Burundi

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Gitega Airport

Gitega, Burundi
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Burundi's secondary airport serving the nation's new capital.

Location
Gitega, Burundi
Gitega Airport (IATA: GID, ICAO: HBBE) is a small domestic airport located in Gitega, the political capital of Burundi since 2019. The airport serves the central region of the country and provides limited scheduled and charter air services. The facility is relatively modest in size and infrastructure compared to Bujumbura International Airport, which handles the majority of Burundi's commercial air traffic. Gitega Airport plays a supporting role in connecting the interior of the country to other destinations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between Gitega Airport and the city center is primarily via road, with taxis and private vehicles being the main options.
Notable facts
  • ›Gitega is Burundi's official political capital, designated as such in 2019.
  • ›The airport serves a landlocked region in the heart of Burundi.
  • ›Bujumbura International Airport remains the primary international gateway for Burundi.
  • ›The airport handles limited domestic and charter traffic.
  • ›Gitega is located approximately 100 kilometers east of Bujumbura.
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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.

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