Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport (EAX): Codes, Runways & Location
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport (IATA: EAX · ICAO: SMEG) is a small airport serving Kwatta, Suriname. It lies at 5.8638° N, 55.1895° W, 49 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kwatta in Suriname. It is identified by the IATA code EAX and the ICAO code SMEG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1199 m (3934 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 49 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG) about 6 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 ≈ 1,199 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport
Where is Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport located?
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport is located in Kwatta, Suriname. Its coordinates are 5.8638° N, 55.1895° W.
What is the airport code for Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport?
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport has an IATA code of EAX and an ICAO code of SMEG.
How long is the runway at Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport?
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport's longest runway is about 1199 m (3934 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport have?
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport a major airport?
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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