What is the current weather at Gitega Airport?

Current conditions at Gitega Airport (HBBE) are VFR. Temperature is 22°C. Winds are from 0° at 0 knots.

What runways does HBBE have?

Gitega Airport has 1 runway(s): Runway 12/30 (3,117 ft, UNK).

Does HBBE have an ILS approach?

Gitega Airport (HBBE) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of HBBE?

Gitega Airport (HBBE) has a field elevation of 5,741 feet MSL. This high elevation requires careful density altitude calculations for performance planning.

HBBE Weather | VFR - Gitega Airport

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Weather Source: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (HBBA)

Distance: 36nm / 67km from HBBE

Current Weather

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Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

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17:00Z

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VFR

Flight Rules

22°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 21°C

0 kt

0°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1014 hPa

QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HBBA 041700Z 00000KT 9999 FEW030 SCT100 22/21 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 5,741 ft

FEW 3,000 ft AGL

SCT 10,000 ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

3,000 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

8,741 ft AMSL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

10,000 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

15,741 ft AMSL

QNH

1014 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

823 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (5,741 ft)

Pressure Alt

5,719 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013 hPa

Density Altitude: 7,937 ft (High - Reduced Performance)

ISA Deviation: +18.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

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BBE

12

30

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
12/30	3,117 ft	0 ft	UNK	0°	↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt 0° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gitega Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HBBE

IATA Code: GID

Type: small airport

Status: active

Elevation: 5,741 ft MSL

Location

City: Gitega

Country: BI

Latitude: -3.417209°

Longitude: 29.911308°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 12/30

Length: 3,117 ft

Width: 0 ft

Surface: UNK

ILS: No

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About Gitega Airport

Gitega Airport (HBBE/GID) is located in Gitega, BI at an elevation of 5,741 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (12/30), with the longest at 3,117 feet.

Airport Overview

Gitega Airport serves Gitega in BI. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (12/30) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 3,117 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

At 5741 feet MSL, density altitude is an important consideration for flight planning, particularly during summer months. Performance calculations should account for the reduced air density at this elevation.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from HBBE, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.