Marie-Galante Airport — Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe
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Distance & flight time from GBJ
Marie-Galante Airport
Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ) serves the island of Marie-Galante, a rural dependency of Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean known for its sugarcane fields, traditional rum distilleries, and slower pace of life compared to the main Guadeloupe islands. Located near Grand-Bourg, GBJ handles short inter-island flights connecting Marie-Galante to Pointe-à-Pitre and other nearby French Antilles destinations, since ferry service is the more common alternative for many travelers. The airport is small, with a short runway suited only to light aircraft, reflecting the limited scale of tourism and commerce on an island that has deliberately preserved much of its agricultural character. GBJ remains an important option for residents needing quicker access to Guadeloupe's larger hospitals and services.
Runways at Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4068 ft (1240 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 119.3 MHz |
| APP | RAIZET APP | 121.3 MHz |
Airports near Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ)
- Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) — 36.0 km (22.4 mi)
- Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP) — 52.3 km (32.5 mi)
- Canefield Airport (DCF) — 60.6 km (37.7 mi)
- John A. Osborne Airport (MNI) — 142.2 km (88.4 mi)
- Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF) — 145.0 km (90.1 mi)
- V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) — 151.6 km (94.2 mi)
- Burton-Nibbs International Airport (BBQ) — 202.8 km (126.0 mi)
- Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) — 204.7 km (127.2 mi)
GBJ is Marie-Galante's small island airport near Grand-Bourg, distinct from Guadeloupe's main Pointe-à-Pitre airport; travelers researching ferry versus flight options to this Caribbean dependency often look up the code.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Marie-Galante Airport?
The IATA code for Marie-Galante Airport is GBJ.
What is the ICAO code for Marie-Galante Airport?
The ICAO code for Marie-Galante Airport is TFFM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.