Les Bases
Marie-Galante Airport is the main air gateway for Grand-Bourg on the island of Marie-Galante in Guadeloupe. Identified by IATA code GBJ and ICAO code TFFM, it is classified as a medium airport and provides a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the island’s beaches, villages, and slower-paced Caribbean atmosphere. Its low elevation of 16 feet (5 m) reflects its near-sea-level setting, which is typical for airports serving small islands and coastal communities.
About Les Bases
Marie-Galante Airport is the main air gateway for Grand-Bourg on the island of Marie-Galante in Guadeloupe. Identified by IATA code GBJ and ICAO code TFFM, it is classified as a medium airport and provides a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the island’s beaches, villages, and slower-paced Caribbean atmosphere. Its low elevation of 16 feet (5 m) reflects its near-sea-level setting, which is typical for airports serving small islands and coastal communities.
Overview
Marie-Galante Airport is the main air gateway for Grand-Bourg on the island of Marie-Galante in Guadeloupe. Identified by IATA code GBJ and ICAO code TFFM, it is classified as a medium airport and provides a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the island’s beaches, villages, and slower-paced Caribbean atmosphere. Its low elevation of 16 feet (5 m) reflects its near-sea-level setting, which is typical for airports serving small islands and coastal communities.
What travellers should know
- The airport serves Grand-Bourg, making it the most direct air access point for many stays on Marie-Galante.
- It operates in the America/Guadeloupe time zone, useful to confirm when checking flight times and onward transfers.
- There is one runway, 09/27, measuring 4,068 feet, with an asphalt surface and lighting for added operational support.
- As a medium airport, it is generally straightforward to navigate compared with larger regional hubs.
Runway and arrival experience
For travellers, the airport’s single lighted runway keeps operations simple and easy to understand, which can make arrivals feel less hectic than at larger airports. Runway 09/27 is long enough to support regular island air traffic while still giving the airport a compact, local feel. Because facilities at smaller Caribbean airports can be more limited than at major international terminals, it is wise to keep essentials close at hand, check transport plans in advance, and allow extra flexibility around weather or scheduling changes common in island travel.
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FAQ
Les Bases — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Les Bases is located in Marie Galante, Guadeloupe (North America), at coordinates 15.870°, -61.270°.
- Its IATA code is GBJ and its ICAO code is TFFM.
- Les Bases serves Marie Galante, Guadeloupe. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Les Bases operates on America/Guadeloupe local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Les Bases sits at latitude 15.870° and longitude -61.270°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GBJ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GBJ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GBJ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is D 203, Grand-Bourg, Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 3 other airports in Guadeloupe. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.