International hub · Cayenne, French Guiana
Cayenne - Felix Eboue (Rochambeau)
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- Coordinates
- 4°49′N 52°22′W
- Local time
- America/Cayenne
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Field information
SOCA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Cayenne - Felix Eboue (Rochambeau) (SOCA/CAY) has one runway, 08/26, 10,486 ft (3,196 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: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SOCA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Cayenne
Country
French Guiana
GF
Municipality
Matoury
Elevation
26 ft
Position
4.8200, -52.3613
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · SOCA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,486 ft (3,196 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SOCA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Cayenne - Felix Eboue (Rochambeau) (SOCA / CAY) in Cayenne, French Guiana, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SOCA 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 SOCA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – French Guiana
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with France's Direction générale de l'aviation civile (DGAC). Applicable permit lead times for French Guiana 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 French Guiana are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at SOCA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SOCA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SOCA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SOCA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SOCA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SOCA: 4° 49′ 12″ N 52° 21′ 41″ W; elevation 26 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Cayenne
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Cayenne. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SOCA.
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Cargo Operations at SOCA
Support for freighter operations into SOCA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SOCA sits in the network
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Operating into SOCA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Cayenne - Felix Eboue (Rochambeau) — one desk for the whole trip.