Gbadolite Airport (BDT)

🇨🇩 Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of the Congo

⚡ Connection Time Dashboard

🏠 Domestic to Domestic
60
minutes
🌍 Domestic to International
120
minutes
🔀 Interline Transfer
110
minutes

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Historic airport in Nord-Ubangi Province at 1,509ft elevation with 10,499ft x 197ft runway 25/07. Built by President Mobutu to accommodate Concorde flights to Paris. Located at Moanda village, 6km southwest of Gbadolite capital. VOR/DME navigation aids on field.

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Former presidential airport built for Mobutu's chartered Air France Concorde flights. Historic 'Versailles of the Jungle' location with three palaces and hydroelectric dam. Domestic flights provide regional connectivity with jet fuel generally available.

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Gateway to Mobutu's ancestral hometown once modernized with colleges, malls, and libraries. Explore remnants of grand presidential vision in remote Equatorial forest region. Ubangi River access and historical significance as former Zairean president's private retreat.

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Quick Facts

Minimum domestic connection: 60 minutes
International connections: 120 minutes
Interline transfers: 110 minutes

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Gbadolite Airport is located at coordinates: 4.2532, 20.9753

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🕐 Layover Planner: Basic terminal facilities in remote equatorial location. Gbadolite offers insights into Mobutu's grand architectural projects and historical significance as former presidential retreat in dense rainforest setting.
🆘 Missed Connection Help: Limited rebooking options due to remote location and minimal scheduled service. Contact local charter operators for alternative transport. Regional connections via Kinshasa for broader African network access.
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