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Banjul Intl (GBYD/BJL) — Banjul, Gambia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.300
- Runways
- 14/32
- Elevation
- 95 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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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: GOOO
- Timezone: Africa/Banjul
- Distance from City: 24.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 11811 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 80
- Lighting: Edge lights with intensity control, REIL both ends, SALS RWY14
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (BJ 112.90), NDB (ND 256)
- Approach Types: VOR-DME, NDB, RNP RWY14
- Remarks: RWY14 THR elev 88ft, RWY32 THR elev 74ft. SALS on RWY14. Fire category CAT 8. Road 376m from THR RWY14. RWY32 painting/turning loop repairs Mar-Jun 2026 (NOTAM A0207/26).
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 121.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.300 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Banjul Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and ATC 24/7. Customs and immigration 24/7.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +220 4472831
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +220 4472831
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://gcaa.aero/
- Remarks: ATC: +220 4472737. Call center: +220 4473000. Customs: +220 4472017. Immigration: +220 4473000. Fax: +220 4472190. Email: [email protected]. Gambia Revenue Authority: +220 4223131.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: [email protected] / https://portal.gcaa.aero/
- Remarks: No slots. Landing permit required 72h in advance via GCAA (USD 150).
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Duty-free: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco, 1L spirits + 1L wine, 250ml perfume. Currency >USD 10,000 must be declared. Firearms require import certificate. Filming equipment: temporary import with commissioner permission (max 12 months). Prohibited: counterfeit currency, narcotics, pornography. Customs contact: www.gra.gm / +220 4223131
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx GMD 500/ton
- Parking Fee: GMD 250/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: GMD
- Remarks: Handlers: GIA, Sky Echlipse, 1FLT, Just Aviation. Pax airport dev fee: GBP 20/pax (departures). Tourist tax: GMD 250. Landing permit required (72h lead time via GCAA). Official schedule: gcaa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AIRPORT-CHARGES.pdf
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Limited availability. Pre-arrange fuel uplift. Supplied by Just Aviation and other handlers. No 100LL reported.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Visa-free 90 days: all AU, Commonwealth, EU member states, plus Albania, Bosnia, Iceland, Indonesia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, UK, Andorra, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Monaco, Vatican. US citizens: visa on arrival 30 days. All others: visa required from Gambian diplomatic mission. Yellow fever vaccination mandatory. Security fee $20 USD payable cash at airport.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: RESA corrected (NOTAM Jul 2025): RWY14 CWY 300x150m, RWY32 CWY 750x150m, both RESA 200x150m. Late 2025 NOTAM re southern Senegal military ops affecting routing — ATC provides clearance.
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: Not a designated port of entry. Immigration clearance available for scheduled international/charter flights. Landing and diplomatic clearance may be required.
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.
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Active NOTAMs
A1036/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART PROCEDURE VOR Y RWY 32
MAGNETIC VARIATION IS 6 DEGREE WEST AS SHOWN IN THE CODING
TABLE DESCRIPTION. REF: AD2.GBYD-24
2026-10-01 15:00 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-10-01 14:43 UTC
A1067/26
info
MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURE FOR INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR Y RWY32
RADIALS REF. AIP AD2.GBYD-24 VOR R-294DEG.R-114DEG. R-314 R-122DEG.
R314DEG.R-114DEG.)
2026-10-08 18:00 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-10-08 18:05 UTC
A1014/26
info
RWY APRON REPAIRS AND PAINTING INCLUDING THE DEPRESSION AT
THE TURNING LOOP RWY 32. RWY AND APRON ARE OPEN 24/7. PILOTS ARE
REQUIRED TO CONTACT ATC 30MINS. BEFORE ETA TO ENSURE WORKERS
VACATE RWY IN TIME
2026-09-28 18:40 UTC
2026-12-28 23:59 UTC
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- What is the tower frequency at GBYD?
- The tower frequency at Banjul Intl is 118.300 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GBYD?
- Banjul Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Is customs available at GBYD?
- Yes, customs at Banjul Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is GBYD located?
- Banjul Intl (GBYD) is located in Banjul, Gambia.
- What is the IATA code for GBYD?
- The IATA code for Banjul Intl is BJL.
- Is GBYD a port of entry?
- Yes, Banjul Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.