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Kayser Airport

ICAO SMKE🇸🇷 Kayserberg
Coordinates
3.0943°N, 56.4727°W
Elevation
849 ft (259 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SR-SI
Time zone
Guyana(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
17.9° W

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
17:34
Civil dusk
17:55

About 12h 3m 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 Kayser Airport

Käyser Airstrip, also Käyser Jan Gouka Airstrip is near the Käyser Mountains range in Sipaliwini District, Suriname. It was constructed as part of Operation Grasshopper and has one long grass runway. Fishing and wildlife tours are prime users of the airstrip.

Summary from Wikipedia 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 Kayser Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kayser Airport?

The ICAO code for Kayser Airport is SMKE.

Where is Kayser Airport located?

Kayser Airport is small airport located in Kayserberg, Suriname, at an elevation of 849 ft (259 m).

What time zone is Kayser Airport in?

Kayser Airport is in the America/Guyana time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kayser Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kayser Airport is approximately 17.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kayser Airport?

The nearest airport to Kayser Airport is Alalapadu Airstrip (SMDU), about 35.4 nm to the sse, followed by Tepoe Airstrip and Rudi Kappel Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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