International hub · Banjul, Gambia

Banjul International

GBYDBJL
Elevation
95 ft
Coordinates
13°20′N 16°39′W
Local time
Africa/Banjul

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Field information

GBYD runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Banjul International (GBYD/BJL) has one runway, 14/32, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GBYD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Banjul

  • Country

    Gambia

    GM

  • Municipality

    Banjul (Yundum)

  • Elevation

    95 ft

  • Position

    13.3380, -16.6522

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · GBYD

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
14/3211,811 ft (3,600 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at GBYD.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Banjul International (GBYD / BJL) in Banjul, Gambia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GBYD is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at GBYD

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Gambia

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Gambia. Applicable permit lead times for Gambia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Gambia are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at GBYD

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at GBYD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at GBYD

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GBYD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to GBYD

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GBYD: 13° 20′ 17″ N 16° 39′ 8″ W; elevation 95 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Banjul

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Banjul. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GBYD.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at GBYD

    Support for freighter operations into GBYD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

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