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Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

IATA PBMICAO SMJP🇸🇷 Paramaribo
Coordinates
5.4528°N, 55.1878°W
Elevation
59 ft (18 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
SR-PR
Time zone
Paramaribo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
18° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
18:59
Civil dusk
19:22

About 12h 25m 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 Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, commonly known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport, and locally referred to simply as JAP, is the primary international airport serving Paramaribo, Suriname. It is located in the town of Zanderij, Suriname, 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of Paramaribo. It is the larger of the three airports serving the city, the others being Zorg en Hoop and Gummels Airports.

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

Live weather

SMJP

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 2911,417 ft / 3,480 m148 ftAsphaltLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPPENGEL APP (USE PENGEL TOWER: 118.5)129.200 MHz
AREA CTRLPARAMARIBO CTRL123.900 MHz
AREA CTRLPARAMARIBO CTRL (BACKUP FREQ.)133.300 MHz
GNDGND - USE PENGEL TWR FREQ 118.5121.900 MHz
TWRPENGEL TWR118.500 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (7)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?

The ICAO code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is SMJP, and its IATA code is PBM.

Where is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport located?

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is large airport located in Paramaribo, Suriname, at an elevation of 59 ft (18 m).

How many runways does Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport have?

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,417 ft / 3,480 m.

Which airlines fly to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport include Caribbean Airlines, Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Surinam Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?

Historical data lists 7 nonstop destinations from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in?

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is in the America/Paramaribo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is approximately 18° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?

The nearest airport to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG), about 21.5 nm to the n, followed by Gross Rosebel Airstrip and Jarikaba Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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