Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY): Codes, Runways & Location
Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (IATA: CAY · ICAO: SOCA) is a large airport serving Matoury, French Guiana. It lies at 4.8200° N, 52.3613° W, 26 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport
Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Matoury in French Guiana. It is identified by the IATA code CAY and the ICAO code SOCA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3196 m (10486 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 26 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Régina Airport (REI) about 62 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,196 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport
Where is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport located?
Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is located in Matoury, French Guiana. Its coordinates are 4.8200° N, 52.3613° W.
What is the airport code for Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport?
Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport has an IATA code of CAY and an ICAO code of SOCA.
How long is the runway at Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport?
Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport's longest runway is about 3196 m (10486 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport have?
Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport a major airport?
Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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