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SMZ Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip
Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip (IATA: SMZ, ICAO:SMST) is located in the the city of Stoelmans Eiland, Suriname.

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IATA Code

SMZ

ICAO Code

SMST

Name

Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip

Type

Country / Region

Suriname (SR)

City

Stoelmans Eiland

Latitude

4.3499999

Longitude

-54.4166679

Time Zone

UTC-03:00

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Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip (SMZ)

Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip is a small interior airstrip serving Stoelmans Eiland in Suriname. Its location on the Maroni River corridor places it in a remote-access logistics environment rather than a conventional international gateway. For international freight, our service team treats it primarily as a possible final-leg or feeder point, subject to current aircraft operations, ground handling arrangements, cargo acceptance capability, and local authority confirmation.

Airport name	Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip
IATA / ICAO	SMZ / SMST
Country / city	Suriname / Stoelmans Eiland
Coordinates	4.3499999, -54.4166679
Time zone	UTC−03:00

Remote airstrip profile: not positioned as a standard international cargo gateway.
Feeder dependence: international consignments will generally require a confirmed connection through a suitable Surinamese gateway or regional hub.
Capacity must be verified: aircraft type, payload, operating days, cargo acceptance, and handling arrangements may vary.
Ground logistics are critical: river, road, or local transfer planning may determine the practical delivery route.
Pre-clearance is essential: no booking should be finalized before local handling and customs arrangements are confirmed.

Cargo acceptance

Our service team must confirm whether the intended flight operator accepts commercial cargo, the applicable weight and dimension limits, and whether cargo is handled at the airstrip or through a separate local point.

Storage and security

Dedicated cargo terminals, bonded storage, secure screening, and long-dwell warehousing should not be assumed. Shippers should plan for direct transfer or short holding periods unless local facilities are confirmed.

Temperature-controlled freight

Cold rooms, active-container power, and validated temperature monitoring require written confirmation. Time-critical pharmaceuticals and perishables should not be routed without a contingency plan.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance of dangerous goods, lithium batteries, fuel-related materials, aerosols, and other regulated articles depends on the operating carrier and local handling capability. Advance approval is required.

Customs interface

Our team will identify the responsible customs and clearance point for the complete routing. Local airstrip arrival should not be interpreted as proof of an on-site customs-controlled warehouse.

Last-mile delivery

Pickup may require a nominated local agent, river transfer, small-vehicle access, or coordinated consignee collection. Delivery access and communication coverage should be checked before dispatch.

International cargo is normally assessed as a multi-leg movement: origin airport to a suitable international gateway, onward regional or domestic feeder, and final local delivery.

No specific airline, flight frequency, direct international service, or transit time is promised for Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip. Our team confirms the operating carrier and routing case by case.

Transit performance may be affected by aircraft payload restrictions, weather, river or road transfers, limited operating days, cargo-handling availability, and customs release.

For urgent or high-value freight, a gateway-plus-local-transfer solution may be more reliable than attempting to move the shipment directly to the airstrip.

Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip primarily relates to the local and remote interior supply chain around Stoelmans Eiland and the Maroni River area. Practical cargo selection should reflect limited infrastructure and the need for coordinated local delivery.

Small, high-value, and operationally urgent supplies may be more suitable than bulky general cargo.
Typical planning categories may include spare parts, tools, communications equipment, project supplies, packaged food, and essential consumer goods, subject to carrier acceptance.
Oversized machinery, construction materials, fuel, and heavy project cargo may require a multimodal or charter solution rather than routine air freight.
Perishables, live animals, medicines, and other sensitive commodities require confirmed handling, packaging, and delivery controls before acceptance.

Booking cut-off: obtain the operating carrier’s actual acceptance and document cut-off; do not apply the cut-off of a major gateway to the airstrip.

Documentation: provide a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate shipper and consignee details, commodity description, gross weight, dimensions, and any permits required for the commodity.

Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive cargo, live animals, human remains, and controlled goods require advance screening and written approval.

Release and collection: confirm who performs customs clearance, where inspection may occur, who receives the cargo, and how proof of delivery will be obtained in an area with potentially limited local infrastructure.

Confirm the route before packing

Our service team should verify the complete airport-to-consignee plan, feeder availability, local transfer method, and fallback gateway before cargo is tendered.

Use transport-ready packaging

Use robust outer packaging, internal cushioning, waterproof protection where appropriate, clear handling marks, and labels that remain readable during multiple transfers.

Keep the shipment compact

Provide final packed dimensions and weight early. Split heavy or oversized cargo into manageable pieces when permitted, while preserving correct packing-list details.

Build in operational flexibility

Allow time for weather, aircraft payload changes, customs review, and local collection coordination. Our team can compare a direct feeder plan with a gateway-plus-multimodal alternative.

Can Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip receive international cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our team confirms the actual operating carrier, cargo authorization, connection point, and customs process before booking.

Is there a published daily cargo flight schedule?

We do not promise a fixed cargo schedule. Availability may depend on local aviation operations, aircraft payload, weather, and the carrier’s current program.

Can dangerous goods be shipped to Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip?

Only after commodity screening and written carrier approval. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing information, labels, declarations, and permits where applicable.

Can temperature-controlled medicines be routed there?

Possibly, but only after confirming cold-chain equipment, transfer times, power availability, acceptance procedures, and consignee readiness. A validated alternative gateway may be safer.

Where will customs clearance take place?

The clearance point depends on the confirmed routing and local authority arrangements. Our service team identifies the responsible broker and release location before dispatch.

Data basis: airport name, identifiers, location, coordinates, country, city, and time zone are taken from the supplied airport master data for Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip. Operational statements are intentionally expressed as conditional logistics guidance because carrier schedules, handling arrangements, customs interfaces, and facility availability can change.

Reference domains for identifier and aviation-data cross-checking: iata.org and icao.int.

The linked domains are provided as authoritative reference points for aviation identifiers and standards. No unverified runway, terminal, cargo-warehouse, throughput, airline, schedule, fee, or transit-time figure is presented here.