Maripasoula Airport (MPY): Codes, Runways & Location
Maripasoula Airport (IATA: MPY · ICAO: SOOA) is a medium-sized airport serving Maripasoula, French Guiana. It lies at 3.6559° N, 54.0394° W, 406 ft (124 m) above sea level.
Overview of Maripasoula Airport
Maripasoula Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Maripasoula in French Guiana. It is identified by the IATA code MPY and the ICAO code SOOA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Maripasoula Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3938 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 406 ft (124 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tabiki Airstrip 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 ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maripasoula Airport
Where is Maripasoula Airport located?
Maripasoula Airport is located in Maripasoula, French Guiana. Its coordinates are 3.6559° N, 54.0394° W.
What is the airport code for Maripasoula Airport?
Maripasoula Airport has an IATA code of MPY and an ICAO code of SOOA.
How long is the runway at Maripasoula Airport?
Maripasoula Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3938 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Maripasoula Airport have?
Maripasoula Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Maripasoula Airport a major airport?
Maripasoula Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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