
General aviation · Paramaribo, Suriname
Paramaribo/Zoorg en Hoop
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Coordinates
- 5°49′N 55°12′W
- Local time
- America/Paramaribo
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Field information
SMZO 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
Paramaribo
Elevation
10 ft
Position
5.8112, -55.1923
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SMZO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Paramaribo/Zoorg en Hoop (SMZO / ORG) in Paramaribo, Suriname, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SMZO 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 SMZO
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at SMZO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SMZO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SMZO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SMZO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SMZO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SMZO: 5° 48′ 40″ N 55° 11′ 32″ W; elevation 10 ft.
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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 SMZO.
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Cargo Operations at SMZO
Support for freighter operations into SMZO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SMZO sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- SMJPJohan Adolf Pengel InternationalParamaribo, Suriname22 NM179°→
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- SMBNAlbinaAlbina, Suriname71 NM105°→
- SOOMSt Laurent du MaroniSt Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana72 NM106°→
- SMWAWageningenWageningen, Suriname88 NM271°→
- SMSTStoelmans EilandStoelmans Eiland, Suriname99 NM152°→
Operating into SMZO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Paramaribo/Zoorg en Hoop — one desk for the whole trip.