Marie-Galante Airport (TFFM)
Medium airport · Grand-Bourg, (unassigned), Guadeloupe
Airport data
| Name | Marie-Galante Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TFFM |
| IATA | GBJ |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°52'8" W 61°16'12" 15.86893, -61.27009 |
| Location | Grand-Bourg, (unassigned), Guadeloupe |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,068 ft (1240 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Marie-Galante Airport at a glance
Marie-Galante Airport is a medium airport in Grand-Bourg, (unassigned), Guadeloupe, known to airline systems as GBJ. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TFFM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 4,068 ft (1240 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TFFM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Marie-Galante Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas-Charles Airport | TDPD | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Maryse Condé International Airport | TFFR | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Canefield Airport | TDCF | 61 km (33 NM) |
| John A. Osborne Airport | TRPG | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | TFFF | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marie-Galante Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Marie-Galante Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for Guadeloupe — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Marie-Galante Airport
What is the ICAO code of Marie-Galante Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Marie-Galante Airport is TFFM, and its IATA code is GBJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marie-Galante Airport above sea level?
Marie-Galante Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marie-Galante Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.8689, -61.2701 — in Grand-Bourg, (unassigned), Guadeloupe, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Douglas-Charles Airport, about 36 km away.
Does TFFM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TFFM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Marie-Galante Airport?
Marie-Galante Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,068 ft (1240 m) with a ASP surface.