Airports / Gambia / BJL
Banjul International Airport.
Banjul (Yundum), Gambia · 95 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
95
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
52 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG).
Overview
Located in Banjul (Yundum), Gambia, Banjul International Airport (GBYD / BJL) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 95 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BJL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG, 52 nm), Cap Skirring Airport (CSK, 57 nm), and Kaolack Airport (KLC, 60 nm). The field has a single 11,811-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BJL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Yundum international Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BJL to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
GBYD
IATA
BJL
FAA / Local
GBYD
Elevation
95 ft
Coordinates
13.3380° N · 16.6522° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,811 ft
- 14/3211,811 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,811 ft
BJL's 11,811 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 52nmZIGZiguinchor AirportZiguinchor
- 57nmCSKCap Skirring AirportCap Skirring
- 60nmKLCKaolack AirportKaolack
- 84nmDSSBlaise Diagne International AirportDakar
- 97nmDKRLéopold Sédar Senghor International AirportDakar
- 105nmOXBOsvaldo Vieira International AirportBissau
Location
Open the full mapGBYD · Banjul International Airport · Banjul (Yundum), Gambia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BJL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,312 nm | 8h 6m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,411 nm | 8h 20m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,546 nm | 8h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,633 nm | 8h 51m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,644 nm | 8h 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,971 nm | 9h 38m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,037 nm | 9h 47m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,424 nm | 10h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BJL?
- Banjul International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,811 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BJL?
- Banjul International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,811 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BJL?
- The closest alternate is Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG), about 52 nm away, followed by Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BJL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 6m (3,312 nm), New York about 8h 20m (3,411 nm), Washington DC about 8h 39m (3,546 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.