Banjul International Airport (BJL): Codes, Runways & Location
Banjul International Airport (IATA: BJL · ICAO: GBYD) is a large airport serving Banjul (Yundum), Gambia. It lies at 13.3380° N, 16.6522° W, 95 ft (29 m) above sea level.
Overview of Banjul International Airport
Banjul International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Banjul (Yundum) in Gambia. It is identified by the IATA code BJL and the ICAO code GBYD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Banjul International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 95 ft (29 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) about 96 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Banjul International Airport
Where is Banjul International Airport located?
Banjul International Airport is located in Banjul (Yundum), Gambia. Its coordinates are 13.3380° N, 16.6522° W.
What is the airport code for Banjul International Airport?
Banjul International Airport has an IATA code of BJL and an ICAO code of GBYD.
How long is the runway at Banjul International Airport?
Banjul International Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Banjul International Airport have?
Banjul International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Banjul International Airport a major airport?
Banjul International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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