Aerodrome de Gihofi-Moso is a small airfield located in Rutana, Burundi. The airfield covers an area of approximately 10 hectares and has a single asphalt runway measuring 800 meters in length and 18 meters in width. The runway is capable of handling small aircraft such as Cessna 208 Caravan, Beechcraft King Air, and Pilatus PC-12.
The airfield is owned and operated by the Burundi Civil Aviation Authority (AACB) and primarily serves as a hub for general aviation activities in the region. It also supports medical evacuation flights and humanitarian aid operations.
Facilities at Aerodrome de Gihofi-Moso include a small passenger terminal, a control tower, and a parking area for aircraft. The airfield has limited ground handling facilities and cargo handling capabilities.
The airfield is situated in a rural area and has limited connectivity to major cities. The nearest major airport is Bujumbura International Airport, which is located approximately 130 kilometers away. The airfield is surrounded by lush green forests and offers picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.
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Aérodrome de Gihofi-Moso is a airfield in Rutana, Burundi. It has an elevation of 1231 meters above sea level. It is also known as Kiofi. Information correct as at Thursday 7th June 2001.
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Name | Value |
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Id | 422462 |
Name | Aérodrome de Gihofi-Moso |
Asciiname | Aerodrome de Gihofi-Moso |
Alternatenames | Kiofi |
Latitude | -4.03389 |
Longitude | 30.13194 |
Feature Class | S |
Feature Id | AIRF |
Country Id | BI |
Cc2 | BI |
Admin1 Code | 20 |
Admin2 Code | |
Area Id | BI.20 |
District Id | BI.20. |
Admin3 Code | |
Admin4 Code | |
Population | 0 |
Elevation | 0 |
Dem | 1231 |
Timezone Id | Africa/Bujumbura |
Modification Date | 2001-06-07 |
What3words | registrants.famously.manly |
What3words Place | Rutana |
Feature | airfield: a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura BI GMT 2.0 |
Country | Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Eastern Africa Burundi |