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Airports/SMJP

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

SMJPPBMZandery, Suriname·Large Airport

SMJP is the ICAO code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA PBM), located in Zandery, Suriname.

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Airport guide

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (SMJP) is a large airport in Zandery, Suriname. Pilots and dispatchers reference it by ICAO code SMJP or IATA code PBM. It sits in South America.

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is a commercial-airline hub that also handles a steady stream of private and corporate traffic. Mixed commercial and private operations mean planners should expect slot coordination, handling agent involvement, and the usual international hub procedures.

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport sits near sea level at 59 ft.

Local operations run on America/Paramaribo. Because the field hosts scheduled airline operations, private operators should expect a defined slot environment, possible CDM coordination at peak banks, and limited ramp availability during major event weekends. Booking FBO ramp space in advance is normal practice.

SkyAccess inventory for SMJP updates continuously as operators publish new empty legs and one-way repositioning trips. Pricing on each leg is available with a free account, and an inventory alert will email you the moment a leg appears on the route you care about.

As one of the larger fields in Suriname, SMJP tends to be the natural choice for long-range international charters and crew-rest-required flights.

Background from Wikipedia

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.

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Frequently asked questions about Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

What is SMJP airport?+
SMJP is the ICAO code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA PBM), located in Zandery, Suriname.
What does PBM stand for?+
PBM is the IATA code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (ICAO SMJP) in Zandery, Suriname.
Where is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?+
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is located in Zandery, Suriname.
Does Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
What is the elevation of Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?+
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport sits at 59 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in?+
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport operates on America/Paramaribo.

References

  • Official airport website
  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
Suriname
Region
PR
Timezone
America/Paramaribo
Elevation
59 ft
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
PBM
ICAO
SMJP

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