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J.A. Pengel Intl
J.A. Pengel Intl (SMJP/PBM) serves Zandery, Suriname. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 59 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SMJP
- Name: J.A. Pengel Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 5.45283
- Longitude: -55.187801
- Elevation: 59 ft
- Country: Suriname
- Municipality: Zandery
- IATA Code: PBM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Paramaribo
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 11417 X 148
- Surface: ASPHALT
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.japi-airport.com
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: SRD 350 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: SRD 175 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: SRD
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SMJP.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SMJP.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Primary international port of entry. Paramaribo, Johan Adolf Pengel Intl. Full FIS.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Capital city international airport. Caribbean connections.
Alternates
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Suriname Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Private / GA Operations:
Prior permission required for all private flights and general aviation.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SMJP?
- The tower frequency at J.A. Pengel Intl is 118.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SMJP?
- J.A. Pengel Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does SMJP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for J.A. Pengel Intl (Suriname).