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PBM Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA: PBM, ICAO:SMJP) is located in the the city of Paramaribo, Suriname. It is the primary international airport serving Paramaribo and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+597401-348

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IATA Code

PBM

ICAO Code

SMJP

Name

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Suriname (SR)

City

Paramaribo

Latitude

5.4528298

Longitude

-55.1878014

Time Zone

UTC-03:00

Phone Number

+597401-348

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Airport Overview

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport（PBM） · ICAO: SMJP

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is Suriname’s principal international gateway, located at Zanderij approximately 45 km south of Paramaribo. It serves the capital region and the country’s international passenger and cargo flows, with Surinam Airways operating from the airport as a key local carrier. The airport has a long runway suitable for international operations and includes passenger and cargo facilities. For freight forwarders, its role is primarily that of a national gateway rather than a large global cargo hub: shipment planning normally depends on available belly-hold capacity, airline acceptance rules and connections through regional or long-haul gateways. Our service team can coordinate routing, export documentation, transshipment checks and final-mile arrangements, while all current flight, handling and acceptance details should be confirmed before cargo is released.

Key Highlights

National international gatewayPrimary air gateway for Paramaribo and Suriname, with cargo flows concentrated around the capital and surrounding commercial areas.

Long-haul operating potentialThe reported 3,480 m runway supports international wide-body or narrow-body planning, subject to aircraft, airline and payload restrictions.

Connection-dependent networkMany consignments require routing through North American, Caribbean, European or northern South American gateways rather than a direct freighter service.

Limited-specialist-capacity riskCold-chain, dangerous goods, live animals, oversized cargo and other special products require advance written acceptance.

Road-first inland planningBecause the airport is outside Paramaribo, delivery appointments, customs release and trucking coordination should be arranged before arrival.

Airport Facts

Official airport name	Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Location	Zanderij / Paramaribo service area, Suriname
Airport identifiers	PBM / SMJP
Coordinates	5.4528298, -55.1878014
Time zone	UTC−03:00
Reported elevation	18 m / 59 ft
Reported runway dimension	3,480 m × 45 m
Airport function	International civil airport serving Paramaribo and Suriname

Runway, terminal, stand and operating information can change with airport works, airline schedules and handling arrangements. Our service team verifies the applicable conditions for each booking instead of treating these reference figures as a loading or acceptance guarantee.

Cargo Facilities & Services

International cargo handling: The airport reference data identifies a cargo terminal. Actual cargo acceptance, warehouse cut-off, breakdown and release procedures are dependent on the handling agent and the operating carrier.
Import and export processing: Commercial shipments normally require an air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list and any commodity-specific permits. The customs channel and inspection process should be confirmed for the shipment type.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume permanent cold-room access, active-container power or controlled-room availability. Our team requests a written handling plan for pharmaceuticals, perishables and other temperature-sensitive goods.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, route, packing instruction, quantity limits, shipper’s declaration and trained handling capability. Advance pre-checking is essential before booking confirmation.
Oversized and project cargo: Pallet dimensions, aircraft door limits, lifting equipment, apron access and truck interface must be reviewed individually. Airport runway length alone does not confirm cargo-terminal handling capability.
Bonded or special storage: Customs-controlled, bonded, secure, live-animal and other specialist storage should be treated as subject to prior confirmation rather than assumed from the presence of a cargo terminal.

Routes & Transit Times

North America: Miami and other regional gateways may be considered for cargo moving to or from the United States, subject to the current carrier network, available belly capacity and any transit-country documentation requirements.
Caribbean and northern South America: Connections involving Aruba, Curaçao, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, French Guiana or Brazil may be operationally relevant, but routing and frequency must be checked for the requested ship date.
Europe: Amsterdam is a reported international direction associated with the airport’s passenger and cargo network. Actual uplift may be direct or connection-based and is subject to current airline schedules and payload restrictions.
Transit planning: Total transit time is influenced by origin trucking, export customs, flight availability, connection protection, weekend or holiday handling, import inspection and final delivery. Our quotations therefore state an estimated routing rather than a guaranteed delivery time.

The supplied airport information lists carriers including Surinam Airways, KLM, Caribbean Airlines and GOL, among others. Carrier participation, codeshare arrangements and cargo acceptance are time-sensitive; our service team confirms the operating carrier and current cargo booking status before issuance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Paramaribo commercial area: The airport serves the capital and the main import, distribution and government-service market. Road delivery to Paramaribo should be coordinated around customs release and consignee receiving hours.
Mining and industrial supply: Time-critical spare parts, tools, electrical components, safety equipment and industrial consumables may require air freight when ocean lead times are unsuitable.
Consumer and general merchandise: Consolidated shipments can include apparel, electronics, machinery parts, documents and e-commerce or retail replenishment cargo, subject to import controls and carrier limits.
Perishables and food products: Fresh produce, seafood, flowers and chilled food may be routed by air when packing, temperature control, sanitary documentation and acceptance conditions are satisfied.
Pharmaceutical and sensitive products: Medical supplies and healthcare products require product-appropriate packaging, temperature instructions and a confirmed handover plan at both origin and destination.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-offs are often earlier than passenger check-in and vary by handling agent, flight, commodity and document status. Our team obtains the applicable acceptance deadline and plans delivery with contingency time.
Document consistency: The shipper, consignee, pieces, weights, dimensions, commodity description and value must match across the air waybill, invoice, packing list, permits and customs filings. Vague descriptions can trigger clarification or inspection.
Special cargo declaration: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and valuables must be disclosed during quotation. Hidden special cargo can be refused, offloaded or delayed.
Customs and delivery: Import release, duties, permits, inspection and consignee authorization can affect warehouse dwell time. The consignee or appointed broker should be ready before arrival, and final delivery access from the airport should be confirmed in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS information and any permit details before requesting a firm routing.
For temperature-sensitive or valuable cargo, request a documented handover sequence covering packaging, storage, transfer time, security and consignee collection; do not rely on a general “airport available” statement.
For dangerous goods, provide the SDS and proposed packing information early. Our service team checks airline acceptance, route restrictions, labels, declarations and the availability of an approved handling path.
Compare direct and connection-based options according to cargo urgency and risk. Where capacity is constrained, our team can review alternative regional gateways, split shipments or an ocean-air solution, subject to customs feasibility and total cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport handle international air cargo?

Yes, it functions as Suriname’s principal international airport and the supplied reference data identifies a cargo terminal. Acceptance still depends on the operating airline, handling agent, commodity, aircraft capacity and completed documentation.

Is a direct flight available for every origin or destination?

No. Direct availability varies by season, carrier schedule, aircraft capacity and cargo type. Our team checks whether the shipment can move directly or must connect through a Caribbean, South American, North American or European gateway.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through the airport?

They may be accepted when the airline and handling chain can support the required procedure. Cold-room access, active-container power, transfer timing and delivery arrangements must be confirmed for the specific flight before cargo tender.

What should be prepared for dangerous goods?

Provide the correct UN information, classification, packing details, labels, shipper’s declaration where required and SDS in advance. The airline’s route-specific approval is required; airport runway capacity does not determine dangerous-goods acceptance.

How can import delays at Paramaribo be reduced?

Use a precise commodity description, consistent invoice and packing-list data, valid permits where applicable, a ready consignee or customs broker and a pre-arranged delivery appointment. Our team can coordinate the document review before uplift.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary factual basis: The airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, time zone, reported runway dimensions, airport facilities and supplied carrier references are based on the airport reference data provided for this page.
Identifier verification: IATA and ICAO code conventions and airport identity can be cross-checked through iata.org and icao.int.
Operational boundary: Current schedules, cargo cut-offs, acceptance restrictions, warehouse services, customs procedures, special-cargo capability and delivery conditions are changeable. They require shipment-specific confirmation with the operating carrier, handling agent, customs broker and relevant authorities.
Professional interpretation: Routing, cargo-risk and process guidance on this page is intended for preliminary freight planning. It does not replace the carrier’s current booking confirmation, dangerous-goods approval, customs decision or written handling instruction.