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Kirundo Airport

IATA KREICAO HBBO🇧🇮 Kirundo
Coordinates
2.5448°S, 30.0946°E
Elevation
4,511 ft (1,375 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BI-KI
Time zone
Bujumbura(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
18:06
Civil dusk
18:28

About 11h 59m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kirundo Airport

Kirundo Airport is an airstrip serving the city of Kirundo, Burundi. The airstrip is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of Kirundo, on the north shore of Lake Rwihinda.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 303,281 ft / 1,000 mGrassUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kirundo Airport?

The ICAO code for Kirundo Airport is HBBO, and its IATA code is KRE.

Where is Kirundo Airport located?

Kirundo Airport is small airport located in Kirundo, Burundi, at an elevation of 4,511 ft (1,375 m).

How many runways does Kirundo Airport have?

Kirundo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,281 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Kirundo Airport in?

Kirundo Airport is in the Africa/Bujumbura time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kirundo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kirundo Airport is approximately 1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kirundo Airport?

The nearest airport to Kirundo Airport is Nemba Airport (HRYN), about 14.2 nm to the nne, followed by Gako Airport and Butare Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kirundo Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.