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Small airport

Kourou Airport

ICAO GF-0001🇬🇫 Kourou
Coordinates
5.1760°N, 52.6942°W
Elevation
47 ft (14 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GF-CY
Time zone
Cayenne(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
18.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
18:49
Civil dusk
19:11

About 12h 24m 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 Kourou Airport

Kourou Airport is an airport serving Kourou, a commune of French Guiana. Kourou is the location of the Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), the French and European spaceport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced3,630 ft / 1,106 m50 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kourou Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kourou Airport located?

Kourou Airport is small airport located in Kourou, French Guiana, at an elevation of 47 ft (14 m).

How many runways does Kourou Airport have?

Kourou Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,630 ft / 1,106 m.

What time zone is Kourou Airport in?

Kourou Airport is in the America/Cayenne time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kourou Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kourou Airport is approximately 18.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kourou Airport?

The nearest airport to Kourou Airport is Sinnamary Airport (SOOY), about 19.1 nm to the nw, followed by Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport and Saint-Élie Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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