The government has announced the airport is expected to be fully reopened to international flights by the end of next month.
“The Gambia is expected to reopen its airport to international flights, amid tight health regulations, by the end of October 2020,” a government spokesman said in compiled notes shared with The Fatu Network, culled from Minister of Information Ebrima Sillah’s comments during his 8th session of the Inter-Ministerial Press Conference on Friday.
According to the government, renovation works at the main terminal building are near completion and in time for the start of the 2020/2021 tourist season.
The government added: “The refurbished main terminal building will provide more space for both passengers and luggage handling at the arrival and departure halls, and will also have more space for offices, shops and a VIP hall, in the upper floor.
“Similarly, the Control Tower of the airport has been refurbished, upgraded and fitted with new communication gadgets for Air Traffic Controllers.
“The refurbishment project at the Banjul International Airport is aimed at improving the working environment at the airport, making it more secure, effective, efficient and competitive.
“When the airport is re-opened, preventive and mitigation measures will be in place in order to enhance safe and efficient operations of air transport, passengers, pilots and crews.”
