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Banjul International Airport

Large airport  Banjul (Yundum), Gambia

IATA BJLICAO GBYDID GBYD

Overview

Banjul International Airport, formerly known as Yundum International Airport (IATA: BJL, ICAO: GBYD), is an international airport serving Banjul, the capital of The Gambia. Built during World War II, it was a major emergency landing site for NASA Space Shuttles from 1988 to 2002.

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Runways
1
Longest runway
11,811 ft
Elevation
95 ft
Radio freq.
3

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 11,811 ft

Where is it

📍 13.338, -16.652201 · Open detailed map

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Details

RegionWestern Division
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates13.338, -16.652201

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Runways (1)

DesignationLengthWidthSurface
14/3211,811 ft148 ftASP

Airlines

9 airlines operate scheduled flights from Banjul International Airport.

American AirlinesAtlant-Soyuz AirlinesBinter CanariasBrussels AirlinesFormosa AirlinesIberia AirlinesRoyal Air MarocUnited AirlinesWorld Scale Airlines

Flights from Banjul International Airport

7 direct destinations from Banjul International Airport.

Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)Lungi International Airport (FNA)Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Banjul International Airport?
Banjul International Airport is a large airport located in Banjul (Yundum), Gambia. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 11,811 ft.

What is the airport code of Banjul International Airport?
Its IATA code is BJL and its ICAO code is GBYD.

Which airlines fly from Banjul International Airport?
9 airlines operate scheduled flights from Banjul International Airport, serving 7 direct destinations.

Banjul International Airport is a large airport located in Banjul (Yundum), Gambia. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 11,811 ft.