Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · French Guiana

SOCACAY

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

Matoury, French Guiana

ICAO

SOCA

IATA

CAY

Category

International Hub

Elevation

26 ft

Country

French Guiana

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SOCA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (SOCA / CAY) in Matoury, 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.

Overflight & Landing Permits – French Guiana

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of French Guiana.

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.

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.

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

Jet A1 Fuel at SOCA

Fuel on record at Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 40″ W; elevation 26 ft; local time UTC-3.

Crew & Passenger Services in Matoury

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Matoury.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SOCA.

Cargo Operations at SOCA

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

Field Information

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

Latitude
4° 49′ 12″ N
Longitude
52° 21′ 40″ W
ICAO code
SOCA
IATA code
CAY
Municipality
Matoury
Timezone
UTC-3
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 9
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To CAY?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SOCA.

Submit flight inquiry for SOCA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SOCA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport?

The ICAO code is SOCA and the IATA code is CAY.

Is Jet A1 available at SOCA?

Yes. Fuel on record at Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at SOCA?

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

What time zone does SOCA operate in?

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport operates on UTC-3.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for SOCA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SOCA.