Airport code

BJL Airport Code, Banjul International Airport

BJL is the IATA code for Banjul International Airport, the main international gateway for Banjul (Yundum), Gambia. Airlines and booking systems use BJL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code GBYD. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 13.34° N, 16.65° W.

City
Banjul (Yundum)
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
13.338, -16.6522
Elevation
95 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Banjul (Yundum) airport code?

The airport code for Banjul International Airport is BJL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code GBYD, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 772 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code GBYD begins with G, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western reaches of Africa.

Where is BJL?

Banjul International Airport serves Banjul (Yundum), Gambia. It is close to sea level at 95 ft (29 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at BJL

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,811 ft (3.60 km), designated 14/32.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Banjul (Yundum)?

The IATA airport code for Banjul International Airport in Banjul (Yundum) is BJL. Its ICAO code is GBYD.

What is the 3-letter code for Banjul (Yundum)?

The 3-letter IATA code for Banjul International Airport in Banjul (Yundum) is BJL.

What airport is BJL?

BJL is Banjul International Airport, located in Banjul (Yundum), Gambia.

What country is BJL in?

BJL (Banjul International Airport) is in Gambia.

Where is BJL airport located?

Banjul International Airport (BJL) is in Banjul (Yundum), Gambia, at coordinates 13.338, -16.6522.

What is the ICAO code for Banjul International Airport?

The ICAO code for Banjul International Airport is GBYD. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BJL.

What is the difference between BJL and GBYD?

BJL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. GBYD is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Banjul International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

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