What is the tower frequency at GBYD?

The tower frequency at Banjul Intl is 118.3 MHz.

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Banjul Intl

Banjul Intl (GBYD/BJL) serves Banjul, Gambia. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (14/32). Field elevation is 95 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: GBYD
Name: Banjul Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 13.338
Longitude: -16.652201
Elevation: 95 ft
Country: Gambia
Municipality: Banjul
IATA Code: BJL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Banjul
Distance from City: 15.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 11811 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx GMD 500/ton
Parking Fee: GMD 250/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: GMD
Remarks: GCAA fees. Banjul is The Gambia's only international airport.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel availability. Pre-arrange fuel uplift.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa required for some nationalities. Yellow fever certificate required.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Single runway airport. Limited parking apron space.

Alternates

GOGG

ICAO: GOGG
Name: Ziguinchor
Distance (NM): 51.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Regional airport with some international capability. Casamance region. Check security situation.

GOGS

ICAO: GOGS
Name: Cap Skirring
Distance (NM): 56.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

GOOY

ICAO: GOOY
Name: Leopold Sedar Senghor
Distance (NM): 97.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. CIQ available. Primarily used for VIP, military, and positioning flights. City center location.

Airport Services

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Nearby Airports

GOGG Ziguinchor 52 NM GOGS Cap Skirring 57 NM GOOK Kaolack Airport 60 NM GOBD Blaise Diagne International Airport 84 NM GOOY Leopold Sedar Senghor 97 NM GODK Kolda North Airport 102 NM GGOV Osvaldo Viera 105 NM GGBF Bafatá Airport 136 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at GBYD?: The tower frequency at Banjul Intl is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at GBYD?: Banjul Intl offers Jet A-1.

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