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GBYD

Banjul International Airport · Yundum

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
95 ft / 29 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 11,811 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Banjul International Airport (GBYD), located in Yundum, Gambia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 95 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Banjul International Airport
ICAO / IATA
GBYD / BJL
Municipality
Yundum
Country
Region
GM-W — Western Division
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
95 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,811 ft / 3,600 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 131° / 311°
RWY 14 (131°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (311°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: I-BJL | CRS: 318°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
121.30 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026