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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Cayana Airstrip

IATA AAJICAO SMCA🇸🇷 Awaradam
Coordinates
3.8987°N, 55.5779°W
Elevation
360 ft (110 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SR-SI
Time zone
Paramaribo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
18.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
18:50
Civil dusk
19:11

About 12h 12m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cayana Airstrip

Cayana Airstrip

Cayana Airstrip is an airstrip serving the villages around Kajana in the Sipaliwini District of Suriname. The runway is just west of Kajana, across the Suriname River.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cayana Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cayana Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Cayana Airstrip is SMCA, and its IATA code is AAJ.

Where is Cayana Airstrip located?

Cayana Airstrip is small airport located in Awaradam, Suriname, at an elevation of 360 ft (110 m).

What time zone is Cayana Airstrip in?

Cayana Airstrip is in the America/Paramaribo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cayana Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cayana Airstrip is approximately 18.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cayana Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Cayana Airstrip is Djumu-Djomoe Airport (DOE), about 8.6 nm to the ne, followed by Botopasi Airport and Ladouanie Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cayana Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.