Airport code
BJL — Banjul International Airport
BJL is the IATA code for Banjul International Airport, an airport serving Banjul (Yundum), Gambia. Its ICAO code is GBYD, and it operates in the Africa/Banjul time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 13.3380, -16.6522 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m).
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About Banjul International Airport
Banjul International Airport, formerly known as Yundum International Airport, is an international airport serving Banjul, the capital of The Gambia. Built during World War II, it was a major emergency landing site for NASA Space Shuttles from 1988 to 2002. It is the country's only commercial airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BJL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | GBYD |
| Airport name | Banjul International Airport |
| City | Banjul (Yundum) |
| Country | Gambia |
| Time zone | Africa/Banjul (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 13.3380 |
| Longitude | -16.6522 |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Banjul International Airport?
The IATA code for Banjul International Airport is BJL.
What is the ICAO code for Banjul International Airport?
The ICAO code for Banjul International Airport is GBYD.
Where is BJL airport located?
Banjul International Airport (BJL) is located in Banjul (Yundum), Gambia.
What time zone is BJL in?
Banjul International Airport operates in the Africa/Banjul time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to BJL?
The nearest airport to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, about 96 km away.