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AAJ Cayana Airstrip
Cayana Airstrip (IATA: AAJ, ICAO:SMCA) is located in the the city of Awaradam, Suriname.

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IATA Code

AAJ

ICAO Code

SMCA

Name

Cayana Airstrip

Type

Country / Region

Suriname (SR)

City

Awaradam

Latitude

3.9000000

Longitude

-55.3670000

Time Zone

UTC−03:00

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Airport Overview

Cayana Airstrip（AAJ） · ICAO: SMCA · Awaradam, Suriname

Cayana Airstrip is a local airstrip serving Awaradam in the interior of Suriname, at the supplied coordinates 3.900000, -55.367000. Its position and operating profile make it materially different from a scheduled international cargo gateway: the supplied airport record lists no air or express service counts, while no cargo-terminal, customs, warehouse, or scheduled-freighter capability is established in the provided data. For international forwarding, our service team treats this location primarily as a destination requiring pre-arranged local aviation or surface coordination rather than as a conventional airport-to-airport cargo hub. Shipments should normally be assessed against a larger Surinamese gateway, local delivery access, and any onward air connection that can be confirmed for the required date. All acceptance, aircraft suitability, handling, customs, and delivery arrangements must be confirmed before cargo is tendered.

Airport name	Cayana Airstrip
IATA / ICAO	AAJ / SMCA
Location	Awaradam, Suriname
Coordinates	3.900000, -55.367000
Local time	UTC−03:00
Logistics classification	Remote local airstrip; international cargo access requires case-by-case confirmation

Key Highlights

Remote destination profile

Our team plans Cayana Airstrip as a final-mile or local aviation point, not as a standard international cargo interchange.

Pre-arrangement is essential

Aircraft access, cargo acceptance, handling personnel, operating windows, and delivery access should be confirmed before booking is released.

Limited cargo infrastructure risk

Do not assume a cargo terminal, cold room, dangerous-goods store, customs warehouse, or powered handling equipment is available.

Gateway planning required

International shipments will generally need a confirmed connection through a suitable larger gateway and a separately coordinated inland or local-air leg.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility assumptions must be replaced by written confirmation for each shipment.

Cargo terminal and warehouse: the supplied record does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal or routine warehouse operation. Our service team will verify the actual handover point and responsible local operator.
Cold-chain handling: no refrigerated storage or temperature-controlled staging should be assumed. Perishables and pharmaceuticals require a validated handling plan, packaging with sufficient autonomy, and a confirmed transfer sequence.
Dangerous goods: acceptance of dangerous goods, lithium batteries, fuel-related articles, and other regulated cargo must be confirmed with the operating carrier and local handling party before documentation is issued.
Customs and bonded services: no bonded warehouse, customs inspection facility, or on-airport clearance service is established by the supplied data. Customs routing should be planned through the confirmed international gateway unless local authorities advise otherwise.
Ground equipment and delivery: cargo dimensions, aircraft loading method, road access, lifting capability, and consignee collection arrangements require shipment-specific confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

International routing: our service team will normally evaluate an international movement to a suitable Surinamese gateway, followed by a separately arranged local air, charter, or surface connection to Awaradam.
Carrier and aircraft confirmation: no fixed scheduled cargo carrier or recurring freighter service is assumed for Cayana Airstrip. The operating carrier, aircraft type, payload limits, and landing permissions must be confirmed for the requested date.
Transit-time drivers: routing availability, weather, daylight or operating restrictions, aircraft payload, cargo readiness, customs release, local road conditions, and transfer coordination can materially affect the total lead time.
Planning standard: we provide a transit estimate only after validating the complete gateway-to-destination chain; a generic airport transit time would not be operationally reliable for this airstrip.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: the immediate logistics catchment is Awaradam and nearby interior communities, subject to the actual consignee location and local accessibility.
Typical shipment logic: small, high-priority consignments may be considered where air access is confirmed, while bulky or heavy cargo may be more practical through a gateway followed by coordinated inland delivery.
Potential cargo categories: provisions, maintenance parts, communications or operational equipment, project supplies, and other time-sensitive community or field-support materials may be relevant; acceptance depends on aircraft and handling limitations.
Special cargo: perishables, medicines, live animals, dangerous goods, batteries, and oversized pieces require separate feasibility review and should not be booked on a standard general-cargo assumption.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: there is no published cut-off in the supplied data. Our team will obtain the confirmed tender time from the actual carrier or local operator; late cargo may require a new movement plan.
Documentation: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate shipper and consignee details, cargo dimensions and weights, and any permits or end-use information required for the selected routing.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive cargo, live animals, and controlled commodities must be declared before quotation and handled only after carrier acceptance.
Customs and delivery: the customs point, inspection process, release documentation, and final-mile collection method must be established in advance. Consignee availability and local identification requirements should be checked before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS classification where available, piece count, exact dimensions, gross weight, stackability, battery status, and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
Use robust, lightweight packaging suitable for manual transfer and possible multi-stage handling. Mark each piece clearly and avoid relying on powered loading equipment at the airstrip.
For temperature-sensitive or high-value cargo, request a gateway-to-consignee chain plan, custody points, contingency arrangements, and packaging autonomy rather than booking only to the airstrip code.
Keep a contingency option through a confirmed larger gateway or an alternative local delivery point. Our team will compare feasibility, customs sequence, aircraft restrictions, and total delivery risk before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cayana Airstrip be used as a normal international cargo destination?

It should not be treated as a conventional international cargo gateway without prior confirmation. Our service team first validates the operating carrier, cargo acceptance, customs pathway, and final delivery arrangement.

Can we ship dangerous goods or lithium batteries there?

Only after the actual carrier and handling parties confirm acceptance. The shipper must provide the correct dangerous-goods declaration or battery information, packaging details, and any required supporting documents before tender.

Is temperature-controlled pharmaceutical delivery available?

No cold-chain capability should be presumed. Our team can assess validated packaging, gateway handling, transfer timing, and local handover, but the complete chain must be approved before booking.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide origin, consignee location, commodity, value, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, delivery deadline, special handling requirements, and whether the cargo contains batteries, liquids, chemicals, food, medicine, or live material.

What is the best alternative if a direct local-air movement is unavailable?

Our service team will compare a confirmed larger gateway with onward air, charter, or surface delivery. The preferred option depends on customs release, road access, cargo characteristics, payload, and the consignee’s ability to receive the shipment.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, time zone, address, and service-count fields in this module are taken from the supplied airport master record for Cayana Airstrip（AAJ / SMCA）. No unverified runway length, terminal size, cargo throughput, warehouse equipment, airline schedule, operating hours, fees, or transit promise has been added.

For identifier and aviation-reference cross-checking, consult iata.org and icao.int. These reference domains do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the operating carrier, local aviation operator, customs authority, and consignee. Our service team will verify time-sensitive operating conditions before accepting a booking.