Banjul International Airport, (sometimes Yundum International), is the international airport of Banjul, the capital of the West African country of Gambia. Here’s what you need to know.

City:	Banjul	Country:	Gambia
ICAO:	GBYD	IATA:	BJL
Elevation:	95FT	Latitude/longitude:	13°20′16.66″N 16°39′07.94″W
Time zone:	UTC 00:00	Mar Var:	10° West
Airport slots:	No	AOE:	Yes
PPR:	80	Airport type:	International
Navaid:	Yes	Runways:	1
Tower frequency:	118.3	Permit lead time:	72 hours

Languages spoken at Banjul International Airport: English

Airport and ATC operating hours: 24/7

On the Ground

Runway length: 3,600m x 45m

Types of aircraft handled: Boeing 767, AN24, B757, ATR42, ATR72, DC9, B737, A320, A330, DC10, B747, LI011, B727, A321

Fire category: CAT 8

Cargo capacity: 42,000 tons per year/ 3,500 tons per month

Fuel type: Jet A1

Operating restrictions: None

Maintainance and hangars: Not available

Parking facilities: Parking is allocated by the tower

Airport security: CCTV, AVSEC, police

Customs and Immigration

Customs and Immigration are available 24/7 at Banjul International Airport
Required documentation: GENDEC, crew badges, visas, passport

Alternative airports: GUCY/GOOY/GGOV

NOTAM

A0805/17 – THE ISSUANCE OF OVERFLIGHT AND LANDING PERMITS AT BANJUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS DELEGATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FLIGHT SAFETY STANDARDS (DFSS) ON AN AD-HOC BASES BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL. ALL AIRLINES AND OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE NOTE. 13 JUN 09:36 2017 UNTIL 13 SEP 23:59 2017 ESTIMATED.

Tourist Information

Safety: Visitors are advised to take sensible precautions like avoiding solo travel where possible, avoid walking at night, and carrying valuables in public.

Health: If you are asthmatic, beware the poor air quality in the dock area.

Weather: Banjul’s climate is tropical. Temperatures average the same throughout the year, between 29°C and 31°C.

Tourist attractions:

River Gambia National Park
Abuko Nature Reserve
National Museum
Albert Park

For assistance with your operation to Banjul International Airport, or another location in West Africa, contact UAS’ Lagos