Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM): Codes, Runways & Location
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA: PBM · ICAO: SMJP) is a large airport serving Paramaribo, Suriname. It lies at 5.4528° N, 55.1878° W, 59 ft (18 m) above sea level.
Overview of Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Paramaribo in Suriname. It is identified by the IATA code PBM and the ICAO code SMJP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3480 m (11417 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 59 ft (18 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 40 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 ≈ 3,480 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Where is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport located?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is located in Paramaribo, Suriname. Its coordinates are 5.4528° N, 55.1878° W.
What is the airport code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport has an IATA code of PBM and an ICAO code of SMJP.
How long is the runway at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport's longest runway is about 3480 m (11417 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport have?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport a major airport?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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