Large airport · Banjul (Yundum), Gambia
Banjul International Airport
It is the country's only commercial airport. Its IATA code is BJL. Its ICAO code is GBYD. It has 1 runway, longest 11,811 ft (ASP). Elevation 95 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Banjul (Yundum), Gambia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BJL |
| ICAO code | GBYD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,811 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 95 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 13.3380° N, 16.6522° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Banjul International Airport is known for
It is the country's only commercial airport.
History
Built during World War II, it was a major emergency landing site for NASA Space Shuttles from 1988 to 2002.
Official website: https://www.banjulairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Banjul International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Tanbi Wetland Complex · The Gambia · 5.9 miles away
- Tanji Bird Reserve · The Gambia · 9.8 miles away
- Niumi National Park · The Gambia · 18.8 miles away
- Saloum Delta National Park · Senegal · 33.1 miles away
- Kiang West National Park · The Gambia · 49.5 miles away
- Basse Casamance National Park · Senegal · 66.5 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Ziguinchor Airport
59.5 miles awayCap Skirring Airport
65.5 miles awayKaolack Airport
68.9 miles awayBlaise Diagne International Airport
96.3 miles awayLéopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Banjul International Airport?
It is the country's only commercial airport.
What is the airport code for Banjul International Airport?
Banjul International Airport — its IATA code is BJL and its ICAO code is GBYD.
Where is Banjul International Airport located?
Banjul International Airport serves Banjul (Yundum), Gambia. Its coordinates are 13.3380° N, 16.6522° W.
What is the history of Banjul International Airport?
Built during World War II, it was a major emergency landing site for NASA Space Shuttles from 1988 to 2002.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3076
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjul_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.