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Small airport

Rudi Kappel Airport

ICAO SMTB🇸🇷 Tafelberg
Coordinates
3.7876°N, 56.1495°W
Elevation
1,112 ft (339 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SR-SI
Time zone
Paramaribo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
18° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
19:01
Civil dusk
19:23

About 12h 19m 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 Rudi Kappel Airport

Rudi Kappel Airstrip is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south of the Tafelberg tepui in Suriname. It was constructed as part of Operation Grasshopper. It used to be named Tafelberg Airstrip, but was renamed Rudi Kappel Airstrip, after the co-pilot of a flight that crashed near Vincent Fayks Airport on 6 October 1959.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rudi Kappel Airport?

The ICAO code for Rudi Kappel Airport is SMTB.

Where is Rudi Kappel Airport located?

Rudi Kappel Airport is small airport located in Tafelberg, Suriname, at an elevation of 1,112 ft (339 m).

What time zone is Rudi Kappel Airport in?

Rudi Kappel Airport is in the America/Paramaribo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rudi Kappel Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rudi Kappel 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 Rudi Kappel Airport?

The nearest airport to Rudi Kappel Airport is Cayana Airstrip (AAJ), about 34.9 nm to the e, followed by Djumu-Djomoe Airport and Poesoegroenoe(Pusugrunu) Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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