General aviation · Awaradam, Suriname

Cajana Airstrip

SMCAAAJ
Elevation
360 ft
Coordinates
3°54′N 55°35′W
Local time
America/Paramaribo

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Field information

SMCA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    America/Paramaribo

  • Country

    Suriname

    SR

  • Municipality

    Awaradam

  • Elevation

    360 ft

  • Position

    3.8987, -55.5779

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SMCA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Cajana Airstrip (SMCA / AAJ) in Awaradam, Suriname, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SMCA is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SMCA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Suriname

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Suriname. Applicable permit lead times for Suriname are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Suriname are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SMCA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SMCA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SMCA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SMCA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SMCA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SMCA: 3° 53′ 55″ N 55° 34′ 40″ W; elevation 360 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Awaradam

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Awaradam. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SMCA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SMCA

    Support for freighter operations into SMCA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where SMCA sits in the network

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Operating into SMCA?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Cajana Airstrip — one desk for the whole trip.

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