Does SOOA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Maripasoula Airport (French Guiana).

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Maripasoula Airport

Maripasoula Airport (SOOA/MPY) serves Maripasoula, French Guiana. This is a small airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 406 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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60% Data Complete 31 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SOOA
Name: Maripasoula Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 3.655907
Longitude: -54.039433
Elevation: 406 ft
Country: French Guiana
Municipality: Maripasoula
IATA Code: MPY
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 1199x15m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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French Guiana Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure; 3 business days recommended for private; 5 business days for charter

Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights require 3 business days lead time for permit processing.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does SOOA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Maripasoula Airport (French Guiana).

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