International hub · Paramaribo, Suriname

Johan Adolf Pengel International

SMJPPBM
Elevation
59 ft
Coordinates
5°27′N 55°11′W
Local time
America/Paramaribo

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Field information

SMJP runways, fuel & airport data

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

Johan Adolf Pengel International (SMJP/PBM) has one runway, 11/29, 11,417 ft (3,480 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: H24 ATND SKD 0900Z-0200Z, O/T call out. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SMJP, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Paramaribo

  • Country

    Suriname

    SR

  • Municipality

    Paramaribo

  • Elevation

    59 ft

  • Position

    5.4528, -55.1878

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    H24 ATND SKD 0900Z-0200Z, O/T call out

Runways · SMJP

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
11/2911,417 ft (3,480 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SMJP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Johan Adolf Pengel International (SMJP / PBM) in Paramaribo, Suriname, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SMJP is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SMJP

  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 SMJP

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SMJP

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SMJP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SMJP: 5° 27′ 10″ N 55° 11′ 16″ W; elevation 59 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Paramaribo

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SMJP

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

Location

Where SMJP sits in the network

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